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 abstemious abstemious /əbˈstiːmɪəs/

adjective

  1. Sparing in consumption of especially food and drink  ( abstemious )
    sparing in consumption of especially food and drink
     The pleasures of the table, never of much consequence to one naturally abstemious
    the pleasures of the table, never of much consequence to one naturally abstemious
  2. Marked by temperance in indulgence  ( abstemious , light )
    marked by temperance in indulgence
     Abstemious with the use of adverbs
    abstemious with the use of adverbs
     A light eater
    a light eater
     A light smoker
    a light smoker
     Ate a light supper
    ate a light supper