INTEMPERATELY Synonyms: 68 Similar and Opposite Words

intemperately

adverb

as in immoderately

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One by one, the dancers extravagantly performed in the center of the circle.

— Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 6 Aug. 2026
People in costumes marched alongside floats with advertisements and extravagantly patriotic decorations.

— Nolan Rogalski, The Providence Journal, 5 July 2026

Definition of extravagantly

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In its counterarguments, Google contended would be unduly harsh to break up a complex network that distributes ads that online publishers depend upon to help finance digital services used by millions of consumers.

— ABC News, ABC News, 2 Sep. 2026
Some complained that the criteria unduly restricted American power.

— KORI SCHAKE, Foreign Affairs, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of unduly

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These approaches either failed to provide sufficient grip or stretched excessively under rotation.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 1 Sep. 2026
Within that, the specific element of the tracking data which makes batting so tough is the inconsistency of bounce, with a large number of deliveries either spitting (bouncing excessively) or scooting (bouncing far less than anticipated).

— Ben Jones Aug. 26, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of excessively

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Buzz with Good Night Package – not exactly an overly compelling way to kick off the official VW electric camper van era but a safe one with little downside.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 30 Aug. 2026
Looking at their wins, there really weren't any that were overly impressive, either.

— David Troy OutKick, FOXNews.com, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of overly

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As detailed in the 2026 Clock Statement, the risks to civilization are intolerably high.

— Daniel Holz, Chicago Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
The data doesn’t show how many Texans were automatically re-enrolled — and who might unenroll if their premiums rose intolerably.

— Sasha Richie, Dallas Morning News, 16 Jan. 2026

Definition of intolerably

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Solid Wood Furniture Solid wood furniture is exorbitantly expensive now, so don't ever throw it out.

— Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 29 June 2026
In 1969, a Miami News report cited her exorbitantly expensive rates—up to a thousand dollars for a single birth-chart analysis.

— Rachel Syme, New Yorker, 1 June 2026

Definition of exorbitantly

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