Meaning

2 senses
  1. Lacking moderation, temper or control.

    intemperate language

    intemperate zeal

    невоздержанныйnevozderžannyj

  2. Indulging any appetite or passion to excess, especially the drinking of alcohol.

More definitions
  • given to excessive indulgence of bodily appetites especially for intoxicating liquors
  • excessive in behavior
  • (of weather or climate) not mild; subject to extremes

Translations

3 languages
Русский
By meaning 1
lacking moderation, temper or control:

Forms

more intemperate, most intemperate
Comparativemore intemperate Lesson
Superlativemost intemperate Lesson

regular

Synonyms

41 synonyms
Close in meaning
  • given to excessive indulgence of bodily appetites especially for intoxicating liquors:hardheavy

Antonyms

1 antonyms

Word family

2 related words

See also

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