Abstemiousness
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /æbˈsti.mi.əs.nəs/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Abstemiousness is a noun meaning The quality of being abstemious, temperate, or sparing, particularly in the use of food and strong drinks.
Meaning
The quality of being abstemious, temperate, or sparing, particularly in the use of food and strong drinks.
Example Sentences
He was temperate in his meals and diversions, but always kept a little on this side of abstemiousness. Only in the use of the Indian weed he might be thought a little excessive.
Synonyms for abstemiousness
Depending on context, synonyms include abstentiousness, soberness.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include abstentiousness, frugality, sparingness, abstersiveness, immoderateness, savingness.
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