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🍵abstemious

adjective
/æbˈstiːmiəs/
abstain abstinence
abstemious definition card — visual illustration of the meaning abstemious synonyms and antonyms card — visual word comparison abstemious collocation card — common word combinations and phrases

Meaning

not self-indulgent, especially when eating and drinking; moderate or sparing in consumption
not allowing oneself much food or drink; marked by moderation

Example Sentences

She lived an abstemious lifestyle, avoiding excesses of all kinds.

She lived an abstemious life, avoiding all luxuries.

Example Expressions

abstemious habits

Synonyms

temperate, moderate, restrained, austere, ascetic, frugal, self-disciplined
Entry 1
temperate, moderate, restrained, austere, ascetic
Entry 2
moderate, restrained, frugal, self-disciplined

Antonyms

indulgent, gluttonous, excessive
Entry 1
indulgent, gluttonous, excessive
Entry 2
indulgent, gluttonous, excessive

Collocations

abstemious lifestyle, abstemious habits, abstemious diet, abstemious person
Entry 1
abstemious lifestyle, abstemious habits, abstemious diet, abstemious person
Entry 2
abstemious lifestyle, abstemious habits, abstemious diet

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