— abstemiously , adv. — abstemiousness , n.
/ab stee"mee euhs/ , adj.
1. sparing or moderate in eating and drinking; temperate in diet.
2. characterized by abstinence: an abstemious life.
3. sparing: an abstemious diet.
[ 1615-25; abstemius, equiv. to abs- ABS- + tem- (base of temetum intoxicating drink) + -ius -IOUS ]
Syn . ascetic, abstinent, temperate, nonindulgent.