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intemperately

in·tem·per·ate
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [in-tem-per-it, -prit]
    • /ɪnˈtɛm pər ɪt, -prɪt/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [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.

intemperately usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms 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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