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abstemious

/&/b'st/i/m/i//@/s/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

adjective

  1. sparing in consumption of especially food and drink

    adj.all

    Examples
    The pleasures of the table, never of much consequence to one naturally abstemious.
    Antonyms gluttonous

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. Abstaining from wine.

    adjective

    Source: webster1913

adjective satellite

  1. marked by temperance in indulgence

    adj.all

    Examples
    Abstemious with the use of adverbs.
    Synonyms light

    Source: WordNet 3.0

Nearby words

absorptiveabsorptivenessabsorptivityabsquatulateabstainabstainerabstemiouslyabstemiousnessabstentionabstentiousabstergeabstergent

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