ABSTEMIOUS


Meaning of ABSTEMIOUS in English

ab ‧ ste ‧ mi ‧ ous /əbˈstiːmiəs/ BrE AmE adjective formal

[ Date: 1600-1700 ; Language: Latin ; Origin: abstemius , from abs- 'away' + temetum 'strong drink' ]

careful not to have too much food, drink etc

—abstemiousness noun [uncountable]

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