immoderate

One entry found for immoderate.

Main Entry: im·mod·er·ate
Pronunciation: -d(&-)r&t
Function: adjective
Etymology: Middle English immoderat, from Latin immoderatus, from in- + moderatus, past participle of moderare to moderate
: exceeding just, usual, or suitable bounds <immoderate pride> <an immoderate appetite>
synonym see EXCESSIVE
- im·mod·er·ate·ly adverb
- im·mod·er·ate·ness noun
- im·mod·er·a·tion /(")i-"mä-d&-'rA-sh&n/ noun