Associations to the word «Abstemious»

ABSTEMIOUS, adjective. Sparing in diet; refraining from a free use of food and strong drinks; temperate; abstinent; sparing in the indulgence of the appetite or passions. [First attested in the mid 17th century.]

ABSTEMIOUS, adjective. Sparingly used; used with temperance or moderation. [First attested in the mid 17th century.]

ABSTEMIOUS, adjective. Marked by, or spent in, abstinence; as, an abstemious life.

ABSTEMIOUS, adjective. (rare) Promotive of abstemiousness.

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.

ABSTEMIOUS, adjective. Marked by temperance in indulgence; "abstemious with the use of adverbs"; "a light eater"; "a light smoker"; "ate a light supper".