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abstemious   (Sound)

KK Pronunciation

〔 æbˋstimIәs 〕

Pronunciation

〔 æbˊstiːmiәs 〕


Overview of adj abstemious

The adj abstemious has 2 senses


  • abstemious -- (sparing in consumption of especially food and drink; "the pleasures of the table, never of much consequence to one naturally abstemious"- John Galsworthy)

  • abstemious, light -- (marked by temperance in indulgence; "abstemious with the use of adverbs"; "a light eater"; "a light smoker"; "ate a light supper")