English Language Learners Definition of intemperate
- : having extreme conditions.
- : having or showing a lack of emotional calmness or control.
- : often drinking too much alcohol.
What does intemperate climate mean?
If a climate is intemperate, its temperatures might be extreme. If a person is intemperate, his moods might be extreme. Being intemperate is all about avoiding moderation.
What is the define of gluttonous?
voracious, gluttonous, ravenous, rapacious mean excessively greedy. voracious applies especially to habitual gorging with food or drink. teenagers are often voracious eaters gluttonous applies to one who delights in eating or acquiring things especially beyond the point of necessity or satiety.
