What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
untemperately
Example
He acted untemperately and said things he later regretted. [untemperately: adverb]
Example
Her untemperate behavior caused her to lose her job. [untemperate: adjective]
excessively
Example
She spent excessively on clothes and now has no money left. [excessively: adverb]
Example
His excessive drinking led to health problems. [excessive: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Excessively is more commonly used than untemperately in everyday language. Excessively is versatile and covers a wide range of contexts, while untemperately is less common and more formal.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between untemperately and excessively?
Untemperately is typically associated with a more formal tone, while excessively is more versatile and can be employed in various formality levels, allowing it to be used in both formal and informal contexts.
