abstemious
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adjective \ab-ˈstē-mē-əs\Definition of ABSTEMIOUS
: marked by restraint especially in the consumption of food or alcohol; also : reflecting such restraint <an abstemious diet>
— ab·ste·mi·ous·ly adverb
— ab·ste·mious·ness noun
See Examples of ABSTEMIOUS
- She is known as an abstemious eater and drinker.
- <being abstemious diners, they avoid restaurants with all-you-can-eat buffets>
Origin of ABSTEMIOUS
Latin abstemius, from abs- + -temius; akin to Latin temetum intoxicating drink
First Known Use: 1609
Related to ABSTEMIOUS
- Synonyms
- abstentious, abstinent, continent, self-abnegating, self-denying, sober, temperate
- Antonyms
- self-indulgent
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