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abstemiouspracticing self-restraint, especially in eating and drinking; moderate in indulgence

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: practicing self-restraint, especially in eating and drinking; moderate in indulgence

Pronunciation (IPA): /æbˈstiːmiəs/

Example Sentences

  • The abstemious monk refused even a single bite of the chocolate cake at the birthday party.
  • Her abstemious approach to shopping meant her closet looked like it belonged to a minimalist superhero.
  • The doctor recommended an abstemious diet to help manage his health condition.

abstemious

ADJECTIVE

[/æbˈstiːmiəs/]

practicing self-restraint, especially in eating and drinking; moderate in indulgence

a well-dressed person sits at a table filled with elaborate dishes and wine glasses, carefully selecting only small portions. They politely decline a waiter's offer of more wine by covering their glass with their hand. While other guests around the table indulge heavily in rich foods and multiple drinks, this person maintains careful moderation. The restrained diner appears content and composed despite the abundance surrounding them. Other party guests eat heartily and drink freely, creating a clear contrast in behavior.  someone practicing self-restraint and moderation in eating and drinking despite abundant temptation
💡 Concept

a well-dressed person sits at a table filled with elaborate dishes and wine glasses, carefully selecting only small portions. They politely decline a waiter's offer of more wine by covering their glass with their hand. While other guests around the table indulge heavily in rich foods and multiple drinks, this person maintains careful moderation. The restrained diner appears content and composed despite the abundance surrounding them. Other party guests eat heartily and drink freely, creating a clear contrast in behavior. someone practicing self-restraint and moderation in eating and drinking despite abundant temptation

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/æbˈstiːmiəs/
🇬🇧 UK/æbˈstiːmiəs/

🌳Etymology

Prefixabs--
Roottem-
Suffix--ous

Origin

From Latin abstemius, meaning 'keeping away from intoxicating drink.' The word literally described someone who maintained distance from wine and other temptations.

Breakdown

abs- (away from) + tem- (intoxicating drink, related to wine) + -ious (adjective suffix meaning 'characterized by')

🎵Rhyme

mysteriousseriousdeleterious
mysterious
serious
deleterious

🔗Collocations

abstemious lifestyle
abstemious habits
abstemious in eating
abstemious person
remain abstemious
abstemious behavior

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The abstemious monk refused even a single bite of the chocolate cake at the birthday party.

😄 Fun example

Her abstemious approach to shopping meant her closet looked like it belonged to a minimalist superhero.

The doctor recommended an abstemious diet to help manage his health condition.

While others indulged in the feast, she maintained her abstemious principles and stuck to water and vegetables.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

temperatemoderaterestrainedausterefrugal

Antonyms

gluttonousindulgentexcessive

Related

abstinencetemperancemoderationself-control

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