English adjective: abstemious | |||
1. | abstemious sparing in consumption of especially food and drink | ||
Samples | The pleasures of the table, never of much consequence to one naturally abstemious. | ||
Similar | abstentious, abstinent, ascetic, ascetical, austere, spartan | ||
See also | nonindulgent, strict | ||
Attribute | abstemiousness | ||
Antonyms | gluttonous | ||
2. | abstemious marked by temperance in indulgence | ||
Samples | Abstemious with the use of adverbs. A light eater. A light smoker. Ate a light supper. | ||
Synonyms | light | ||
Similar | temperate | ||
Antonyms | intemperate | ||