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All abstemious synonyms

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noun abstemious

  • light — a light product, as a beer or cigarette.

adjective abstemious

  • 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.
  • 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.

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.
  • restrained — characterized by restraint: The actor gave a restrained performance.
  • sober — not intoxicated or drunk.
  • sparing — kept in reserve, as for possible use: a spare part.
  • temperate — moderate or self-restrained; not extreme in opinion, statement, etc.: a temperate response to an insulting challenge.
  • self-denying — the sacrifice of one's own desires; unselfishness.
  • self-restraint — restraint imposed on one by oneself; self-control.
  • abstinent — forbearance from any indulgence of appetite, especially from the use of alcoholic beverages: total abstinence.
  • moderating — kept or keeping within reasonable or proper limits; not extreme, excessive, or intense: a moderate price.
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