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intemperate

adjective

Given to excessive indulgence of bodily appetites especially for intoxicating liquors

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Word length
11
Starts with
I
Ends with
E
Contains
NT
Scrabble score
15
CEFR level
B1

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adjective

  1. Given to excessive indulgence of bodily appetites especially for intoxicating liquors

    “A hard drinker”

adjective

  1. Excessive in behavior

    “Intemperate rage”

adjective

  1. (of weather or climate) not mild; subject to extremes

    “An intemperate climate”

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A hard drinker
Intemperate rage
An intemperate climate
Intemperate zones

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