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- [in-tem-per-it, -prit]
- /ɪnˈtɛm pər ɪt, -prɪt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [in-tem-per-it, -prit]
- /ɪnˈtɛm pər ɪt, -prɪt/
Definitions of intemperately word
- adjective intemperately given to or characterized by excessive or immoderate indulgence in alcoholic beverages. 1
- adjective intemperately immoderate in indulgence of appetite or passion. 1
- adjective intemperately not temperate; unrestrained; unbridled. 1
- adjective intemperately extreme in temperature, as climate. 1
- noun intemperately In an intemperate manner. 1
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Origin of intemperately
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 Intemperately
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
intemperately 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.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for intemperately
adverb intemperately
- greedily — excessively or inordinately desirous of wealth, profit, etc.; avaricious: the greedy owners of the company.
- immoderately — In an immoderate manner.
- excessively — To a greater degree or in greater amounts than is necessary, normal, or desirable; inordinately.
- self-indulgence — indulging one's own desires, passions, whims, etc., especially without restraint.
- inordinately — not within proper or reasonable limits; immoderate; excessive: He drank an inordinate amount of wine.
Antonyms for intemperately
adverb intemperately
- temperately — moderate or self-restrained; not extreme in opinion, statement, etc.: a temperate response to an insulting challenge.
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