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intemperately

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[in-tem-prit-lee] / ɪnˈtɛm prɪt li /

adverb

  1. in an intemperate or immoderate way; excessively or without restraint, especially with reference to consumption of alcoholic beverages.


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First for overstepping with your post, and next for pushing back, intemperately at that, when they asked you to take it down.

From Washington Post Jan. 1, 2023

There she became known as a consensus builder who adhered closely to precedent, wrote narrowly tailored decisions, and refused to join intemperately written opinions.

From The New Yorker Oct. 1, 2018

It happens when someone behaves meanly or intemperately and has a curse put on them in return.

From The Guardian Jul. 20, 2012

That she likes words intemperately, tells jokes and wears prairie and bordello dresses.

From New York Times Mar. 20, 2010

He drew her hand to his lips and spoke intemperately.

From Rose MacLeod by Alice Brown

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