Intemperate

[ɪn'temp(ə)rət] or [ɪn'tɛmpərət]

Definition

(adj.) given to excessive indulgence of bodily appetites especially for intoxicating liquors; 'a hard drinker' .

(adj.) excessive in behavior; 'intemperate rage' .

(adj.) (of weather or climate) not mild; subject to extremes; 'an intemperate climate'; 'intemperate zones' .

Editor: Segre--From WordNet

Definition

(a.) Indulging any appetite or passion to excess; immoderate to enjoyments or exertion.

(a.) Specifically, addicted to an excessive or habitual use of alcoholic liquors.

(a.) Excessive; ungovernable; inordinate; violent; immoderate; as, intemperate language, zeal, etc.; intemperate weather.

(v. t.) To disorder.

Edited by Babbage

Synonyms and Synonymous

a. [1]. Excessive, inordinate, not temperate.[2]. Given to excess in drinking intoxicating liquors.

Edited by Georgina

Synonyms and Antonyms

[See TEMPERATE]

Editor: Louise

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