adj.
Pronunciation: -p( ə -)r ə t
Function: adjective
Etymology: Middle English intemperat, from Latin intemperatus, from in- + temperatus, past participle of temperare to temper
Date: 14th century
: not temperate < intemperate criticism> especially : given to excessive use of intoxicating liquors
– in · tem · per · ate · ly adverb
– in · tem · per · ate · ness noun