immoderation

Definition of immoderationnext
as in excessiveness
a propensity for extremes in one's actions, beliefs, or habits immoderation seemed to inhabit every facet of the actress's over-the-top life

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excess
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  • Matthew Ampersand of Find Out Farms saw this excess.
    Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 6 Mar. 2026
  • Next, apply a very thin, even layer of high-smoke-point oil—such as grapeseed, avocado, or sunflower—to the entire surface, inside and out, and wipe away any excess.
    Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 5 Mar. 2026
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“Immoderation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/immoderation. Accessed 7 Mar. 2026.

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