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abstemious

/æbstɛˈmiəs/ adjective · British & US
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What does abstemious mean?

adjective

Practicing or characterized by self-denial, especially in relation to food and drink; temperate or moderate in one's habits, especially in eating and drinking.

Example

"The abstemious lifestyle of the monk allowed him to focus on his spiritual pursuits."

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