First Known Use: 14th century
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intemperate
adjective in·tem·per·ate \-p(ə-)rət\
: having extreme conditions
: having or showing a lack of emotional calmness or control
: often drinking too much alcohol
Full Definition of INTEMPERATE
: not temperate <intemperate criticism>; especially : given to excessive use of intoxicating liquors
— in·tem·per·ate·ly adverb
— in·tem·per·ate·ness noun
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Origin of INTEMPERATE
Middle English intemperat, from Latin intemperatus, from in- + temperatus, past participle of temperare to temper
Related to INTEMPERATE
- Synonyms
- abandoned, rampant, raw, runaway, unbounded, unbridled, unchecked, uncontrolled, unhampered, unhindered, unrestrained
- Antonyms
- bridled, checked, constrained, controlled, curbed, governed, hampered, hindered, restrained, temperate
INTEMPERATE Defined for Kids
intemperate
adjective in·tem·per·ate \in-ˈtem-pə-rət\
Definition of INTEMPERATE for Kids
1
: not moderate or mild <intemperate weather>
2
: having or showing a lack of self-control (as in the use of alcoholic beverages)
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