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English adjective: intemperate | |||
| 1. | intemperate (of weather or climate) not mild; subject to extremes | ||
| Samples | An intemperate climate. Intemperate zones. | ||
| See also | inclement | ||
| Antonyms | temperate | ||
| 2. | intemperate excessive in behavior | ||
| Samples | Intemperate rage. | ||
| Similar | big, heavy | ||
| See also | immoderate, intense | ||
| Antonyms | temperate | ||
| 3. | intemperate given to excessive indulgence of bodily appetites especially for intoxicating liquors | ||
| Samples | A hard drinker. | ||
| Synonyms | hard, heavy | ||
| Similar | indulgent | ||
| Antonyms | nonindulgent, strict | ||
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