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- [ab-stee-mee-uh s]
- /æbˈsti mi əs/
- /əbˈstiːmɪəsnəs/
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- [ab-stee-mee-uh s]
- /æbˈsti mi əs/
Definitions of abstemiousness word
- adjective abstemiousness sparing or moderate in eating and drinking; temperate in diet. 1
- adjective abstemiousness characterized by abstinence: an abstemious life. 1
- adjective abstemiousness sparing: an abstemious diet. 1
- noun abstemiousness The quality of being abstemious, temperate, or sparing, particularly in the use of food and strong drinks. (First attested in the early 17th century.). 1
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Origin of abstemiousness
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 Abstemiousness
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abstemiousness 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.
According to our data about 67% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
abstemiousness usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for abstemiousness
noun abstemiousness
- abstinence — Abstinence is the practice of abstaining from something such as alcoholic drink or sex, often for health or religious reasons.
- moderation — the quality of being moderate; restraint; avoidance of extremes or excesses; temperance.
- self-denial — the sacrifice of one's own desires; unselfishness.
- restraint — a restraining action or influence: freedom from restraint.
- ascetic — An ascetic person has a way of life that is simple and strict, usually because of their religious beliefs.
Antonyms for abstemiousness
noun abstemiousness
- indulgence — the act or practice of indulging; gratification of desire.
- intemperance — excessive or immoderate indulgence in alcoholic beverages.
- self-indulgence — indulging one's own desires, passions, whims, etc., especially without restraint.
- wildness — living in a state of nature; not tamed or domesticated: a wild animal; wild geese.
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