What does intempestive mean?
Intempestive means (now rare) untimely, happening at an inappropriate moment.
Intempestive
/ɪntɛmˈpɛstɪv/ · adjective
Meaning
(now rare) untimely, happening at an inappropriate moment.
Example Sentences
Luxus funerum [display at funerals], shall be taken away, that intempestive expense moderated, and many others.
Synonyms for intempestive
Antonyms for intempestive
Related Words
Word Forms
- more intempestive
- most intempestive
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for intempestive?
Common synonyms include ill-timed, inopportune.
What is the opposite of intempestive?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use intempestive in a sentence?
Luxus funerum [display at funerals], shall be taken away, that intempestive expense moderated, and many others.
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