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Definitions for: Intemperate [adj] given to excessive indulgence of bodily appetites especially for intoxicating liquors
[adj] excessive in behavior; "intemperate rage"
[adj] (of weather or climate) not mild; subject to extremes; "an intemperate climate"; "intemperate zones"
Webster (1913) Definition: In*tem`per*ate, a. [L. intemperatus. See In-
not, and Temperate.]
1. Indulging any appetite or passion to excess; immoderate to
enjoyments or exertion.
2. Specifically, addicted to an excessive or habitual use of
alcoholic liquors.
3. Excessive; ungovernable; inordinate; violent; immoderate;
as, intemperate language, zeal, etc.; intemperate weather.
Most do taste through fond intemperate thirst.
--Milton.
Use not thy mouth to intemperate swearing. --Ecclus.
xxiii. 13.
In*tem`per*ate, v. t.
To disorder. [Obs.]
Synonyms: big(a), hard(a), heavy, heavy(a), indulgent, uncontrolled, unrestrained, untempered
Antonyms: temperate
See Also: immoderate, inclement, intense
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