Synonyms of intemperate
38 similar words
Another word for intemperate is excessive. Other synonyms of intemperate are extreme, undue, lavish, extravagant and unrestrained.
Synonyms and similar words for intemperate
adjectiveLacking moderation, temper or control.
- immoderateNot moderate; excessive.
- unrestrainedImmoderate; not restrained or held in check; inordinate (literary).
- devilishExcessive, extreme.
- excessiveExceeding the usual bounds of something; too much (of amount); extravagant; immoderate.
- horrendous informalExtremely bad; awful; terrible.
- de trop literaryExcessive or superfluous.
- extravagantExtreme; wild; excessive; unrestrained.
- extremeExcessive, or far beyond the norm.
- lavishSuperabundant; excessive.
- obsceneBeyond all reason; excessive.
- overmuchExcessive.
- overweeningExaggerated, excessive.
- over the top
- prodigalProfuse, lavishly abundant.
- undueExcessive; going beyond that what is natural or sufficient.
- unmeasured
- unreasonable
- wantonExtravagant, unrestrained, excessive.
- nimious obsoleteExcessive; extravagant; inordinate; vexatious.
adjectiveIndulging any appetite or passion to excess, especially the drinking of alcohol.
- self-indulgentExhibiting tendencies of self-indulgence.
- voluptuaryOf or relating to the seeking of sensual pleasure.
- Babylonian figuratively
- decadentLuxuriously self-indulgent.
- epicureal
- epicureanDevoted to luxurious living.
- epicureous
- epicurishEpicurean.
- hedonicPursuing pleasure in a devoted manner.
- hedonisticDevoted to pleasure.
- lotus-eatingIn the manner of a lotus-eater.
- naughtyDecadent, had as indulgence, especially an unhealthy one.
- sensualisticAdopting or teaching the doctrines of sensualism.
- sinfulDecadent (luxuriously self-indulgent).
- sybariteSynonym of sybaritic (“of or having the qualities of a sybarite; dedicated to excessive comfort and enjoyment...
- sybariticOf or having the qualities of a sybarite (“a person devoted to luxury and pleasure”); dedicated to excessive comfort...
- sybariticalSybaritic.
- voluptuarianSynonym of voluptuary.
- luxurious datedEnjoying the pleasures of luxury, accustomed to luxury.
Meaning of intemperate
- adjective Lacking moderation, temper or control.
- adjective Indulging any appetite or passion to excess, especially the drinking of alcohol.
- verb To put into disorder.
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Questions about synonyms of intemperate
- What is another word for intemperate?
- Intemperate has 38 synonyms on Word.ws, such as excessive, extreme, undue, lavish, extravagant, unrestrained, lotus-eating and self-indulgent.
- What does intemperate mean?
- Intemperate means lacking moderation, temper or control.
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