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Antonyms for intemperateness


Grammar : Noun
Spell : in-tem-per-it, -prit
Phonetic Transcription : ɪnˈtɛm pər ɪt, -prɪt



Definition of intemperateness

Origin :
  • "characterized by excessive indulgence in a passion or appetite," late 14c., from Latin intemperatus "untempered, inclement, immoderate," from in- "not, opposite of" (see in- (1)) + temperantia (see temperance). Related: Intemperately.
  • As in indulgence : noun luxury; gratification
Example sentences :
  • Mr. Adister had no ground of opposition but his own intemperateness.
  • Extract from : « The Celt and Saxon, Complete » by George Meredith
  • We may imagine too some intemperateness of character to explain the intemperate blemishes of his work.
  • Extract from : « Toledo. The Story of an Old Spanish Capital » by Hannah Lynch
  • He had not forgiven Dartrey for the intemperateness which cut off a brilliant soldier from the service.
  • Extract from : « One of Our Conquerors, Complete » by George Meredith
  • His intemperateness lay in the craving to rise and lead: a precocious ambition.
  • Extract from : « Diana of the Crossways, Complete » by George Meredith
  • You may speak of its rawness and intemperateness—but it is not yet old and wise enough to be acquiescent.
  • Extract from : « Thoughts Out of Season (Part II) » by Friedrich Nietzsche

Synonyms for intemperateness

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