What does abstentious mean?
Abstentious means Characterized by abstinence; self-restraint..
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/æbˈstɛn.ʃəs/ · adjective
Characterized by abstinence; self-restraint..
Use abstentious when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Abstentious means Characterized by abstinence; self-restraint..
Common synonyms include abstinent, temperate, abstemious, abstentious.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
Use abstentious where its definition matches the intended context.
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