abstemious
Advanced/əbˈstiːmiəs/
- adjective
- Eating and drinking in moderation
abstemious in a sentence
- “He lived a healthy, abstemious life.”
- “She is known as an abstemious eater and drinker.”
- “Being abstemious diners, they avoid restaurants with all-you-can-eat buffets.”
What does “abstemious” mean?
abstemious (adjective) means eating and drinking in moderation. It is pronounced /əbˈstiːmiəs/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.
Frequently asked questions
- What does "abstemious" mean?
- abstemious (adjective) means: Eating and drinking in moderation
- How do you pronounce "abstemious"?
- "abstemious" is pronounced /əbˈstiːmiəs/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
- How do you use "abstemious" in a sentence?
- Here is "abstemious" used in a sentence: He lived a healthy, abstemious life.
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