abstemious
/æbˈstiː.mɪ.əs/
abstemious
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- 1.
restraining themself from overindulgence, especially in eating and drinking.
"He was an abstemious man, eating little and drinking less."
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He led an abstemious life, avoiding excess.
He led an abstemious life, avoiding excess.
My friend is quite abstemious with his diet, so he rarely eats junk food.
My friend is quite abstemious with his diet, so he rarely eats junk food.
The monks followed an abstemious lifestyle, dedicated to prayer and meditation.
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How do you pronounce abstemious?
abstemious is pronounced [/æbˈstiː.mɪ.əs/]. You can hear a native pronunciation on Smoveth.
What does abstemious mean?
abstemious means "abstemious". See the meanings and examples higher up on the page for the full picture.
How difficult is abstemious?
abstemious is a Advanced-level word.
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Example: "He led an abstemious life, avoiding excess." — used to mean "abstemious".
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