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INTEMPERATELY

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does intemperately mean? 

INTEMPERATELY (adverb)
  The adverb INTEMPERATELY has 1 sense:

1. indulging excessivelyplay

  Familiarity information: INTEMPERATELY used as an adverb is very rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


INTEMPERATELY (adverb)


Sense 1

Meaning:

Indulging excessively

Synonyms:

hard; heavily; intemperately

Context example:

he drank heavily

Pertainym:

intemperate (excessive in behavior)


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