INTEMPERATELY Synonyms: 68 Similar and Opposite Words

intemperately

adverb

as in immoderately

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One by one, the dancers extravagantly performed in the center of the circle.

— Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 6 Aug. 2026
People in costumes marched alongside floats with advertisements and extravagantly patriotic decorations.

— Nolan Rogalski, The Providence Journal, 5 July 2026

Definition of extravagantly

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In its counterarguments, Google contended would be unduly harsh to break up a complex network that distributes ads that online publishers depend upon to help finance digital services used by millions of consumers.

— ABC News, ABC News, 2 Sep. 2026
Throughout the appellate process, the AG’s office has contended that even accepting that there may have been an RJA violation, the error was harmless and did not unduly influence the jury’s original verdict.

— Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of unduly

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Both can get the job done, but chemical exfoliants may be too irritating for those with sensitive skin or excessively dry scalps.

— Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 14 Sep. 2026
The direct heat helps re-crisp the bottom of the crust, while the lid traps heat, so the cheese and toppings warm through without the crust becoming excessively dry.

— Daryl Austin, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of excessively

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Lee and his Burning co-writer Oh Jung-mi resist what might have been the first instinct of many filmmakers by refusing to make Ye-ji and Sang-woo overly patronizing rich jerks.

— David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 6 Sep. 2026
On top of that, overly acidic gardens cause the build-up of soil nutrients like manganese and aluminum in excessive amounts, creating toxic conditions for plants.

— Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of overly

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As detailed in the 2026 Clock Statement, the risks to civilization are intolerably high.

— Daniel Holz, Chicago Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
The data doesn’t show how many Texans were automatically re-enrolled — and who might unenroll if their premiums rose intolerably.

— Sasha Richie, Dallas Morning News, 16 Jan. 2026

Definition of intolerably

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Solid Wood Furniture Solid wood furniture is exorbitantly expensive now, so don't ever throw it out.

— Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 29 June 2026
In 1969, a Miami News report cited her exorbitantly expensive rates—up to a thousand dollars for a single birth-chart analysis.

— Rachel Syme, New Yorker, 1 June 2026

Definition of exorbitantly

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