Abstemious (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Marked by temperance in indulgence; "abstemious with the use of adverbs"; "a light eater"; "a light smoker"; "ate a light supper".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- Known for being abstemious with his finances, he rarely splurged on anything.
- As an abstemious eater, she stuck to her diet every day.
- Abstemious in his consumption of sweets, the boy only had one piece of candy a week.
- After years of struggling with addiction, he finally adopted an abstemious lifestyle.
- His abstemious habits kept him lean and fit well into his sixties.
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Meaning 2
Sparing in consumption of especially food and drink; "the pleasures of the table, never of much consequence to one naturally abstemious"- John Galsworthy.
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- As a health enthusiast, Sarah was naturally abstemious and chose her meals with great care, opting for lean proteins and fresh vegetables.
- His abstemious lifestyle did not preclude him from enjoying a fine wine on special occasions, but he rarely indulged.
- The prominent philanthropist was abstemious in her eating habits, which only served to further increase the public's admiration for her self-discipline.
- After struggling with weight issues for years, Michael adopted an abstemious diet and exercise routine, resulting in a significant transformation.
- Abstemious by nature, the artist's limited income did not hinder her creative productivity, as she found inspiration in the simplest of pleasures.