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intemperate (adj.)

"characterized by excessive indulgence in a passion or appetite," late 14c., from Latin intemperatus "excessive, immoderate," from in- "not, opposite of" (see in- (1)) + temperatus "restrained, regulated, limited, moderate, sober, calm, steady," past participle of temperare "to moderate" (see temper (v.)). Related: Intemperately.

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Definitions of intemperate from WordNet

intemperate (adj.)
(of weather or climate) not mild; subject to extremes;
intemperate zones
an intemperate climate
intemperate (adj.)
excessive in behavior;
intemperate rage
intemperate (adj.)
given to excessive indulgence of bodily appetites especially for intoxicating liquors;
Synonyms: hard / heavy
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