ETYM Latin abstemius; ab, abs + root of temetum intoxicating drink.
1. Marked by temperance in indulgence; SYN. light.
2. Sparing in consumption of especially food and drink.
Practising temperance; teetotal.
abstentious · abstinent · ascetic · ascetical · austere · light · nonindulgent · spartan · strict · temperate
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In a sparing manner; without overindulgence; SYN. temperately.
absorptive · absorptivity · absquatulate · absquatulation · abstain · abstainer · abstain from · abstain from voting · abstemious · abstemiously · abstemiousness · abstention · abstentionism · absterge · absterse · abstersion · abstersive · abstinence · abstinency · abstinent
Plural: abstemiousnesses
1. Moderation in eating and drinking.
2. Restricted to bare necessities
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