Associations to the word «Intemperate»

Wiktionary

INTEMPERATE, adjective. Lacking moderation, temper or control.
INTEMPERATE, adjective. Indulging any appetite or passion to excess, especially the drinking of alcohol.
INTEMPERATE, verb. (obsolete) (transitive) To disorder.

Dictionary definition

INTEMPERATE, adjective. (of weather or climate) not mild; subject to extremes; "an intemperate climate"; "intemperate zones".
INTEMPERATE, adjective. Excessive in behavior; "intemperate rage".
INTEMPERATE, adjective. Given to excessive indulgence of bodily appetites especially for intoxicating liquors; "a hard drinker".

Wise words

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