Word
intemperate, adj.
given to excessive indulgence of bodily appetites especially for intoxicating liquors
<adj.all>
hard
heavy
intemperate
sample sentences
"a hard drinker"
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derivationally related form
intemperateness
intemperateness
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similar to
indulgent
excessive in behavior
<adj.all>
intemperate
sample sentences
"intemperate rage"
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antonym
temperate
derivationally related form
intemperateness
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also see
immoderate
intense
similar to
big, heavy
(of weather or climate) not mild; subject to extremes
<adj.all>
intemperate
sample sentences
"an intemperate climate"
"intemperate zones"
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antonym
temperate
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also see
inclement