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- [in-tem-per-it, -prit]
- /ɪnˈtɛm pər ɪt, -prɪt/
- /ɪnˈtem.pər.ət/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [in-tem-per-it, -prit]
- /ɪnˈtɛm pər ɪt, -prɪt/
Definitions of intemperate word
- adjective intemperate given to or characterized by excessive or immoderate indulgence in alcoholic beverages. 1
- adjective intemperate immoderate in indulgence of appetite or passion. 1
- adjective intemperate not temperate; unrestrained; unbridled. 1
- adjective intemperate extreme in temperature, as climate. 1
- noun intemperate Having or showing a lack of self-control; immoderate. 1
- adjective intemperate alcoholic, habitually drunk 1
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Origin of intemperate
First appearance:
before 1400 One of the 24% oldest English words
First recorded in 1400-50; late Middle English word from Latin word intemperātus. See in-3, temperate
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Parts of speech for Intemperate
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intemperate popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for intemperate
adj intemperate
- alcoholic — An alcoholic is someone who cannot stop drinking large amounts of alcohol, even when this is making them ill.
- dissipated — indulging in or characterized by excessive devotion to pleasure; intemperate; dissolute.
- drunk — being in a temporary state in which one's physical and mental faculties are impaired by an excess of alcoholic drink; intoxicated: The wine made him drunk.
- inebriated — to make drunk; intoxicate.
- unrestrained — not restrained or controlled; uncontrolled or uncontrollable: the unrestrained birthrate in some countries.
adjective intemperate
- self-indulgent — indulging one's own desires, passions, whims, etc., especially without restraint.
- uncontrolled — to exercise restraint or direction over; dominate; command: The car is difficult to control at high speeds. That zone is controlled by enemy troops.
- unbalanced — not balanced or not properly balanced.
- extreme — Reaching a high or the highest degree; very great.
- severe — harsh; unnecessarily extreme: severe criticism; severe laws.
Antonyms for intemperate
adjective intemperate
- moderate — kept or keeping within reasonable or proper limits; not extreme, excessive, or intense: a moderate price.
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