intemperately

In immoderate fashion

Intemperately means without moderation or restraint, especially regarding indulgence in appetites or passions.

Someone who drinks intemperately drinks to excess; someone who speaks intemperately says things that are rash or extreme.

He intemperately accused his colleagues of corruption without evidence.

The word carries a tone of moral disapproval, suggesting behavior that violates standards of self-control or propriety.

intensity

vehemently

With intense force

forcefully · vigorously · zealously · passionately · hotly · furiously · wildly · extremely · violently · powerfully

excess

overindulgence

Excessive consumption or enjoyment

debauchery · dissipation · profligacy · extravagance · self-indulgence · hedonism · immoderation · unrestraint · surfeit · satiation

rashness

impulsively

Without prior deliberation

thoughtlessly · hastily · impetuously · precipitately · incautiously · foolhardily · rashly · irresponsibly · brashly · unwisely

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moderation/restraint

intemperatelytemperately

With self-control

moderately · measuredly · in moderation · sparingly · prudently

emotional control

intemperatelycalmly

In a tranquil manner

composedly · coolly · placidly · dispassionately · evenly

consumption/indulgence

intemperatelyabstemiously

With self-imposed moderation

sparingly · soberly · temperately · frugally · ascetically

Family

intemperate

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