Definition of intemperate Intemperate
/ɪntɛˈmpɚʌt/ - [intemperut] - in•tem•per•ate
We found 9 definitions of intemperate from 3 different sources.
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What does intemperate mean?
WordNet
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| intemperate - excessive in behavior; "intemperate rage" | ||
| temperate not extreme in behavior; "temperate in his habits"; "a temperate response to an insult"; "temperate in his eating and drinking" | ||
| immoderate beyond reasonable limits; "immoderate laughter"; "immoderate spending" | ||
| intense (of color) having the highest saturation; "vivid green"; "intense blue" | ||
| intemperate - given to excessive indulgence of bodily appetites especially for intoxicating liquors; "a hard drinker" | ||
| hard, heavy | ||
| indulgent being favorably inclined; "an indulgent attitude" | ||
| intemperate - (of weather or climate) not mild; subject to extremes; "an intemperate climate"; "intemperate zones" | ||
| inclement used of persons or behavior; showing no clemency or mercy; "the harsh sentence of an inclement judge" | ||
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Wiktionary 
- intemperate (Verb)
To disorder. - intemperate (Adjective)
Lacking moderation, temper or control.
Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘
- intemperate (a.)
Indulging any appetite or passion to excess; immoderate to enjoyments or exertion. - intemperate (a.)
Specifically, addicted to an excessive or habitual use of alcoholic liquors. - intemperate (a.)
Excessive; ungovernable; inordinate; violent; immoderate; as, intemperate language, zeal, etc.; intemperate weather. - intemperate (v. t.)
To disorder.
