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intemperate
[ in-tem-per-it, -prit ]
/ ɪnˈtɛm pər ɪt, -prɪt /
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adjective
given to or characterized by excessive or immoderate indulgence in alcoholic beverages.
immoderate in indulgence of appetite or passion.
not temperate; unrestrained; unbridled.
extreme in temperature, as climate.
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Origin of intemperate
OTHER WORDS FROM intemperate
in·tem·per·ate·ly, adverbin·tem·per·ate·ness, nounWords nearby intemperate
intelligibility, intelligible, Intelsat, intemerate, intemperance, intemperate, intend, intendance, intendancy, intendant, intended
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British Dictionary definitions for intemperate
intemperate
/ (ɪnˈtɛmpərɪt, -prɪt) /
adjective
consuming alcoholic drink habitually or to excess
indulging bodily appetites to excess; immoderate
unrestrainedintemperate rage
extreme or severean intemperate climate
Derived forms of intemperate
intemperance or intemperateness, nounintemperately, adverbCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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