Abstemious

[əb'stiːmɪəs] or [əb'stimɪəs]

Definition

(adj.) sparing in consumption of especially food and drink; 'the pleasures of the table, never of much consequence to one naturally abstemious'- John Galsworthy .

(adj.) marked by temperance in indulgence; 'abstemious with the use of adverbs'; 'a light eater'; 'a light smoker'; 'ate a light supper' .

Checker: Phelps--From WordNet

Definition

(a.) Abstaining from wine.

(a.) Sparing in diet; refraining from a free use of food and strong drinks; temperate; abstinent; sparing in the indulgence of the appetite or passions.

(a.) Sparingly used; used with temperance or moderation; as, an abstemious diet.

(a.) Marked by, or spent in, abstinence; as, an abstemious life.

(a.) Promotive of abstemiousness.

Typist: Moira

Synonyms and Synonymous

a. Abstinent (by habit), sober, moderate, habitually temperate, sparing in diet.

Edited by Donnie

Synonyms and Antonyms

SYN:Abstinent, moderate, self-denying, sober, temperate, sparing, frugal

ANT:Sensual, self-indulgent, gluttonous, greedy, intemperate

Editor: Noreen

Definition

adj. temperate: sparing in food drink or enjoyments.—adv. Abstem′iously.—n. Abstem′iousness.

Typed by Abe

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