| 释义 |
im·moderate
\“+\ adjective
Etymology: Middle English immoderat, from Latin immoderatus, from in- in- (I) + moderatus, past participle of moderare to moderate — more at moderate
1. : lacking in moderation : exceeding just, usual, or suitable bounds : extravagant, unreasonable
< immoderate demands >
< an immoderate speed >
< immoderate appetites >
< an immoderate theorist >
2. obsolete
a. : characterized by excess : intemperate
b. : having no limits : boundless
Synonyms: see excessive |