Associations to the word «Abstemiousness»
Adjective
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Wiktionary
ABSTEMIOUSNESS, noun. The quality of being abstemious, temperate, or sparing, particularly in the use of food and strong drinks. [First attested in the early 17th century.]
Dictionary definition
ABSTEMIOUSNESS, noun. Restricted to bare necessities.
ABSTEMIOUSNESS, noun. Moderation in eating and drinking.
Wise words
Since a politician never believes what he says, he is quite
surprised to be taken at his word.