abstemious 1
adjectivedomain: all adj
Princeton WordNet [ver.3.1]
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EnglishDefinition
sparing in consumption of especially food and drink
Examples
- 1.the pleasures of the table, never of much consequence to one naturally abstemious- John Galsworthy
Pertainym (pertains to noun)
abstemiously 1
adverb
in a sparing manner; without overindulgence
Attribute
abstemiousness 2
noun
moderation in eating and drinking
EnglishAntonym
gluttonous 1
adjective
given to excess in consumption of especially food or drink
Derivationally related form
abstemiousness 2
noun
moderation in eating and drinking
Also see
nonindulgent 1
adjective
characterized by strictness, severity, or restraint
Attribute
abstemiousness 2
noun
moderation in eating and drinking
Similar_to
abstinent 1
adjective
self-restraining; not indulging an appetite especially for food or drink
ascetic 2
adjective
practicing great self-denial
