Meaning Of The Word Abstemious

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abstemious
adjective: Someone who is abstemious avoids doing too much of something enjoyable such as eating or drinking.

abstemious in American English
moderate, esp. in eating and drinking; temperate
adjective: sparing or moderate in eating and drinking; temperate in diet

abstemious in British English
adjective: moderate or sparing, esp in the consumption of alcohol or food; temperate

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