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ABSTENTIOUS

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (adjective) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Self-restraining; not indulging an appetite especially for food or drink

Example:

not totally abstinent but abstemious

Synonyms:

abstentious; abstinent

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

abstemious (sparing in consumption of especially food and drink)

Derivation:

abstention (the trait of abstaining (especially from alcohol))

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