 intemperate |
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| 1. | [ adjective ] excessive in behavior | |
| Examples: | "intemperate rage" |
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| Related terms: | temperate big hard uncontrolled intense immoderate | |
| 2. | [ adjective ] (of weather or climate) not mild; subject to extremes | |
| Examples: | "an intemperate climate" "intemperate zones" |
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| Related terms: | temperate inclement | |
| 3. | [ adjective ] given to excessive indulgence of bodily appetites especially for intoxicating liquors | |
| Related terms: | indulgent | |
| Similar spelling: |
intemperately intemperance |
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