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abstemious meaning and definition
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Definition of abstemious (adjective)
- sparing in consumption of especially food and drink
- "the pleasures of the table, never of much consequence to one naturally abstemious"- John Galsworthy
- antonym: gluttonous
- marked by temperance in indulgence
- "abstemious with the use of adverbs"; "a light eater"; "a light smoker"; "ate a light supper"
- synonyms: light
Source: Princeton University Wordnet