Definition of Intemperate. Meaning of Intemperate. Synonyms of Intemperate

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Definition of Intemperate

Intemperate
Intemperate In*tem`per*ate, v. t. To disorder. [Obs.]
Intemperate
Intemperate In*tem`per*ate, a. [L. intemperatus. See In- not, and Temperate.] 1. Indulging any appetite or passion to excess; immoderate to enjoyments or exertion. 2. Specifically, addicted to an excessive or habitual use of alcoholic liquors. 3. Excessive; ungovernable; inordinate; violent; immoderate; as, intemperate language, zeal, etc.; intemperate weather. Most do taste through fond intemperate thirst. --Milton. Use not thy mouth to intemperate swearing. --Ecclus. xxiii. 13.

Meaning of Intemperate from wikipedia

- the Vicious and Intemperate, also known as The Destroying Angel and Daemons Inflicting Divine Vengeance on the Wicked and Intemperate and as The Destruction...
- "Remorse for Intemperate Speech" is a poem written by Irish poet William Butler Yeats. It appeared in his 1933 volume of poems The Winding Stair and Other...
- horns and a long shaggy coat. It is a hardy breed, able to withstand the intemperate conditions in the region. The first herd-book dates from 1885; two types...
- their desires are proper ones. Aristotle suggested this analogy: An intemperate person is like a city with bad laws; a person who lacks self control...
- from a Cleveland law firm when told his prospective partner was of "intemperate and licentious" re****tion. In 1873, after Chase's death, Garfield appealed...
- wrong thing, desiring too much, or desiring in the wrong manner are all intemperate. The temperate person desires things that are not impediments to health...
- Corinthians about women not making any sound during worship as "Paul's intemperate outburst that women should be silent in the churches". Women, in fact...
- towards "the state, its agencies, and representatives" after he made intemperate remarks to a West German newspaper about the ban. His exile from his...
- place of execution, and attributed his unhappy fate to be the effect of intemperate drinking." "ExecutedToday.com » 1775: William Pitman, for murdering his...
- For the Sake of My Intemperate Youth (Swedish: För min heta ungdoms skull) is a 1952 Swedish drama film directed by Arne Mattsson. It was entered into...