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1. (adj.) intemperate
given to or characterized by excessive or immoderate indulgence in alcoholic beverages.
2. intemperate
immoderate in indulgence of appetite or passion.
3. intemperate
showing lack of moderation or due restraint, as in action or speech; unrestrained; unbridled.
4. intemperate
extreme in temperature, as climate.
Etymology: (1400–50; late ME < L)
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Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (adj) intemperate
(of weather or climate) not mild; subject to extremes
"an intemperate climate"; "intemperate zones"
2. (adj) intemperate
excessive in behavior
"intemperate rage"
3. (adj) intemperate, hard, heavy
given to excessive indulgence of bodily appetites especially for intoxicating liquors
"a hard drinker"
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Webster Dictionary |
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1. (adj) intemperate
indulging any appetite or passion to excess; immoderate to enjoyments or exertion
2. (adj) intemperate
specifically, addicted to an excessive or habitual use of alcoholic liquors
3. (adj) intemperate
excessive; ungovernable; inordinate; violent; immoderate; as, intemperate language, zeal, etc.; intemperate weather
4. (verb) intemperate
to disorder
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