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Antonyms for in temperance


Grammar : Noun
Spell : in-tem-per-uh ns, -pruh ns
Phonetic Transcription : ɪnˈtɛm pər əns, -prəns



Definition of in temperance

Origin :
  • early 15c., from Middle French intemperance (14c.), from Latin intemperantia "intemperateness, immoderation, excess," from in- "not, opposite of" (see in- (1)) + temperantia (see temperance). Originally of climate; meaning "lack of moderation" in English is from 1540s.
  • As in indulgence : noun luxury; gratification
  • As in luxury : noun great pleasure, indulgence
  • As in drunkenness : noun inebriety
  • As in intemperance : noun insobriety
  • As in intoxication : noun inebriation
  • As in overindulgence : noun debauchery
  • As in self-indulgence : noun indulgence by self
  • As in crapulence : noun drunkenness
  • As in inebriation : noun drunkenness
  • As in inebriety : noun drunkenness
  • As in insobriety : noun drunkenness
  • As in tipsiness : noun drunkenness
  • As in debauchery : noun immoral self-indulgence
  • As in decadence : noun perversion; deterioration of morality
  • As in dissipation : noun wantonness
  • As in excess : noun overindulgence in personal desires
  • As in greed : noun overwhelming desire for more

Synonyms for in temperance

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