Inmoderately

Part of speech: adverb

Definitions

1. In a way that exceeds proper limits or reasonable bounds, without restraint or moderation
2. Excessively or immoderately, going beyond what is appropriate or balanced in degree
3. In an uncontrolled or extravagant manner that disregards moderation or prudent limits

Etymology: "Inmoderately" is an uncommon spelling of "immoderately," the adverb meaning "without restraint or beyond reasonable measure." The prefix is the Latin negative "in-" ("not"), the same one found in "immoderate." English normally assimilates that prefix to "im-" before "m," but the unassimilated "in-" spelling appeared in English writing and survives as a variant. The core, "moderate," comes from Latin "moderatus," the past participle of "moderari," "to keep within bounds," which is built on "modus," "measure." The suffix "-ly" is the native English adverb ending, from Old English "-lice," attached to the adjective "immoderate." The standard form is "immoderately," and the variant is best treated as a historical spelling rather than a separate word.

Synonyms: excessively, immoderately

Antonyms: moderately