abstemious

Meaning

not allowing oneself much food or drink; marked by moderation

not self-indulgent, especially when eating and drinking; moderate or sparing in consumption

Example Sentences

She lived an abstemious life, avoiding all luxuries.

She lived an abstemious lifestyle, avoiding excesses of all kinds.

Example Expressions

abstemious habits

Synonyms

moderate, restrained, frugal, self-disciplined, temperate, austere, ascetic

Entry 1

moderate, restrained, frugal, self-disciplined

Entry 2

temperate, moderate, restrained, austere, ascetic

Antonyms

indulgent, gluttonous, excessive

Entry 1

indulgent, gluttonous, excessive

Entry 2

indulgent, gluttonous, excessive

Collocations

abstemious lifestyle, abstemious habits, abstemious diet, abstemious person

Entry 1

abstemious lifestyle, abstemious habits, abstemious diet

Entry 2

abstemious lifestyle, abstemious habits, abstemious diet, abstemious person