in·tem·per·ate ( n-t m p r-t, -prt)adj. Not temperate or moderate; excessive, especially in the use of alcoholic beverages. in·tem per·ate·ly adv.in·tem per·ate·ness n. |
intemperate
Adjective
1. unrestrained or uncontrolled: intemperate remarks
2. drinking alcohol too much or too often
3. extreme or severe: an intemperate climate
intemperance n
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| Adj. | 1. | intemperate - (of weather or climate) not mild; subject to extremes; "an intemperate climate"; "intemperate zones" inclement - (of weather or climate) severe temperate - (of weather or climate) free from extremes; mild; or characteristic of such weather or climate; "a temperate region"; "the temperate zones"; "temperate plants" |
| 2. | intemperate - excessive in behavior; "intemperate rage" intense - possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree; "intense heat"; "intense anxiety"; "intense desire"; "intense emotion"; "the skunk's intense acrid odor"; "intense pain"; "enemy fire was intense" immoderate - beyond reasonable limits; "immoderate laughter"; "immoderate spending" temperate - not extreme in behavior; "temperate in his habits"; "a temperate response to an insult"; "temperate in his eating and drinking" | |
| 3. | intemperate - given to excessive indulgence of bodily appetites especially for intoxicating liquors; "a hard drinker" indulgent - characterized by or given to yielding to the wishes of someone ; "indulgent grandparents" |
intemperate
adjective excessive, extreme, over the top (slang) wild, violent, severe, passionate, extravagant, uncontrollable, self-indulgent, unbridled, prodigal, unrestrained, tempestuous, profligate, inordinate, incontinent, ungovernable, immoderate, O.T.T. (slang) << OPPOSITE temperate
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