IMMODERATE


Meaning of IMMODERATE in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ -d(ə-)rət ]

adjective

Etymology: Middle English immoderat, from Latin immoderatus, from in- + moderatus, past participle of moderare to moderate

Date: 14th century

: exceeding just, usual, or suitable bounds

immoderate pride

an immoderate appetite

Synonyms: see excessive

• im·mod·er·ate·ly adverb

• im·mod·er·ate·ness noun

• im·mod·er·a·tion (ˌ)i-ˌmä-də-ˈrā-shən noun

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