intemperance, intemperateness, self-indulgence
(noun) excess in action and immoderate indulgence of bodily appetites, especially in passion or indulgence; “the intemperance of their language”
intemperance, intemperateness
(noun) consumption of alcoholic drinks
intemperance
(noun) the quality of being intemperate
Source: WordNet® 3.1
intemperance (countable and uncountable, plural intemperances)
Lack of moderation or temperance; excess.
Drunkenness or gluttony.
Source: Wiktionary
In*tem"per*ance, n. Etym: [F. intempérance, L. intemperantia. See In- not, and Temperance.]
1. The act of becoming, or state of being, intemperate; excess in any kind of action or indulgence; any immoderate indulgence of the appetites or passions. God is in every creature; be cruel toward none, neither abuse any by intemperance. Jer. Taylor. Some, as thou sawest, by violent stroke shall die, By fire, flood, famine, by intemperance more In meats and drinks. Milton.
2. Specifically: Habitual or excessive indulgence in alcoholic liquors.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
20 March 2025
(adverb) in a licentious and promiscuous manner; “this young girl has to share a room with her mother who lives promiscuously”
The word “coffee” entered the English language in 1582 via the Dutch “koffie,” borrowed from the Ottoman Turkish “kahve,” borrowed in turn from the Arabic “qahwah.” The Arabic word qahwah was traditionally held to refer to a type of wine.
