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abstemious
abstemious
/əbˈstiːmɪəs/
adjective
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
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
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