Definition of INTEMPERANCE

intemperance

Plural: intemperances

Noun

  • the quality of being intemperate
  • consumption of alcoholic drinks
  • excess in action and immoderate indulgence of bodily appetites, especially in passion or indulgence
    • "the intemperance of their language"
  • Lack of moderation or temperance; excess.
  • Drunkenness or gluttony.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle French intempérance, from Latin intemperantia.

Synonyms

intemperateness, self-indulgence

Antonyms

temperance

Scrabble Score: 18

intemperance: valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
intemperance: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
intemperance: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 23

intemperance is a valid Words With Friends word