Abstemious


The meaning of the word Abstemious is: marked by moderation and holding back on indulgence


Examples:

Gerald was abstemious at dinner and only ate a little of the food on his plate.

published by Trevor on 2021-08-16 19:28:00


Because I was abstemious with alcohol when I was younger, I am still quite healthy in my later years.

published by Norene on 2021-02-23 13:29:22


The best way to avoid becoming obese is by being abstemious and only eating what is necessary to survive.

published by Pat on 2021-01-16 17:46:08


While Mr. Peterson was quite abstemious with his meals, he always put out a big feast when he had guests over for dinner.

published by Temeka on 2021-02-15 05:00:27


The buffet was huge and included healthy snacks for abstemious eaters and large entrees for the insatiable individuals.

published by Valentin on 2021-06-02 12:04:35


Although my husband is normally abstemious with his money, he will buy a ticket to a football game in a minute.

published by Melony on 2021-10-17 18:14:16


The monks had an abstemious diet which consisted chiefly of chicken, bread, water, and cabbage.

published by Trinity on 2021-05-11 19:23:54


Even though Mrs. Washington was a very wealthy woman, she still lived an abstemious life and only spent money on the basic essentials.

published by Julia on 2021-03-29 16:29:13


Because of his religion, Pierre is abstemious and does not eat meat.

published by Mirella on 2021-08-10 07:01:29


While one should observe an abstemious diet and not eat everything in sight, one should still eat nutritiously.

published by Georgeann on 2021-07-19 22:56:55


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