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intemperate::adjective | Spocien Dictionary
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| Derivation | intemperateness |
intemperate rage.
intemperate::adjective | Spocien Dictionary
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an intemperate climate.
intemperate zones.
Examples of intemperate
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The Democrats'opposition to the Medicare bill was both tortured and intemperate.
From the time.com
Twice they try to play them off with the music, which seems a little intemperate.
From the telegraph.co.uk
Obama can then denounce his No. 2's intemperate remarks even as they sink in.
From the newsweek.com
Mr Perry's language here is intemperate, but at least he's starting a conversation.
From the economist.com
The author of this piece dares to suggest that the sceptics are intemperate.
From the economist.com
Nuclear proponents have been equally extravagant and intemperate in their arguments.
From the time.com
But they can also be intemperate and plain weird, particularly on the subject of gays.
From the economist.com
Taney's intemperate language only added to the fury of those who opposed the decision.
From the en.wikipedia.org
However, forgetting all dignity and courtesy, Philip V became an intemperate monarch.
From the en.wikipedia.org
- (of weather or climate) not mild; subject to extremes; "an intemperate climate"; "intemperate zones"
- Excessive in behavior; "intemperate rage"
- Given to excessive indulgence of bodily appetites especially for intoxicating liquors; "a hard drinker"
- (intemperately) heavily: indulging excessively; "he drank heavily"
- (intemperateness) intemperance: consumption of alcoholic drinks
- Lacking moderation, temper or control
- 1. given to or characterized by excessive or immoderate indulgence in alcoholic beverages. 2. immoderate in indulgence of appetite or passion. 3. not temperate; unrestrained; unbridled. 4. extreme in temperature, as climate.
- Showing a lack of self-control
