Noun: intemperance in'tem-pu-run(t)s
- The quality of being intemperate
"His intemperance in drinking often led to embarrassing situations"
- Excess in action and immoderate indulgence of bodily appetites, especially in passion or indulgence
"the intemperance of their language";
- intemperateness, self-indulgence
- Consumption of alcoholic drinks
"His intemperance led to health problems";
- intemperateness
Derived forms: intemperances
Type of: indulgence, unrestraint, vice
Antonym: moderation
Encyclopedia: Intemperance