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- [ab-stee-mee-uh s]
- /æbˈsti mi əs/
- /æbˈstiː.mi.əs/
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- [ab-stee-mee-uh s]
- /æbˈsti mi əs/
Definitions of abstemious word
- adjective abstemious Someone who is abstemious avoids doing too much of something enjoyable such as eating or drinking. 3
- adjective abstemious moderate or sparing, esp in the consumption of alcohol or food; temperate 3
- adjective abstemious moderate, esp. in eating and drinking; temperate 3
- adjective abstemious characterized by abstinence 3
- adjective abstemious sparing or moderate in eating and drinking; temperate in diet. 1
- adjective abstemious characterized by abstinence: an abstemious life. 1
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Origin of abstemious
First appearance:
before 1615 One of the 41% oldest English words
1615-25; < Latin abstēmius, equivalent to abs- abs- + tēm- (base of tēmētum intoxicating drink) + -ius -ious
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Parts of speech for Abstemious
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abstemious popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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adj abstemious
- ascetic — An ascetic person has a way of life that is simple and strict, usually because of their religious beliefs.
- austere — If you describe something as austere, you approve of its plain and simple appearance.
- continent — A continent is a very large area of land, such as Africa or Asia, that consists of several countries.
- frugal — economical in use or expenditure; prudently saving or sparing; not wasteful: What your office needs is a frugal manager who can save you money without resorting to painful cutbacks. Synonyms: thrifty, chary, provident, careful, prudent, penny-wise, scrimping; miserly, Scotch, penny-pinching. Antonyms: wasteful, extravagant, spendthrift, prodigal, profligate.
- moderate — kept or keeping within reasonable or proper limits; not extreme, excessive, or intense: a moderate price.
adjective abstemious
- self-discipline — discipline and training of oneself, usually for improvement: Acquiring the habit of promptness requires self-discipline.
- teetotal — of or relating to, advocating, or pledged to total abstinence from intoxicating drink.
- spartan — Also, Spartanic [spahr-tan-ik] /spɑrˈtæn ɪk/ (Show IPA). of or relating to Sparta or its people.
- abstentious — an act or instance of abstaining.
- ascetical — a person who dedicates his or her life to a pursuit of contemplative ideals and practices extreme self-denial or self-mortification for religious reasons.
noun abstemious
- light — a light product, as a beer or cigarette.
Antonyms for abstemious
adj abstemious
- gluttonous — tending to eat and drink excessively; voracious.
- greedy — excessively or inordinately desirous of wealth, profit, etc.; avaricious: the greedy owners of the company.
- hungry — having a desire, craving, or need for food; feeling hunger.
adjective abstemious
- unrestrained — not restrained or controlled; uncontrolled or uncontrollable: the unrestrained birthrate in some countries.
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