intemperately

Variant of intemperate

intemperate definition

in·tem·per·ate (in tem′pər it, -prit)

adjective

  1. not temperate; specif.,
    1. not moderate; lacking restraint; excessive
    2. severe or violent; inclement an intemperate wind
  2. drinking too much alcoholic liquor

Etymology: L intemperatus

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