Abstemious

Pronunciation: /æbˈstiːmiəs/

Definitions of abstemious

adjective showing self-restraint in eating or drinking; moderate

Example Sentences

A1 She is very abstemious and only drinks water.

A2 John's abstemious lifestyle includes regular exercise and healthy eating.

B1 The monk lived an abstemious life, free from material possessions.

B2 Despite being surrounded by temptation, she remained abstemious in her diet.

C1 The CEO's abstemious habits contributed to his success in business.

C2 His abstemious nature extended to all aspects of his life, leading to a sense of balance and contentment.

Examples of abstemious in a Sentence

formal The abstemious scholar only indulged in the occasional glass of water during long study sessions.

informal My friend is so abstemious, he won't even have a slice of cake at parties.

slang I can't believe how abstemious Jake is being, he usually drinks like a fish.

figurative Her abstemious approach to spending money has helped her save up for a dream vacation.

Grammatical Forms of abstemious

• past tense: abstained
• plural: abstemiouses
• comparative: more abstemious
• superlative: most abstemious
• present tense: abstains
• future tense: will abstain
• perfect tense: has abstained
• continuous tense: is abstaining
• singular: abstemious
• positive degree: abstemious
• infinitive: to abstain
• gerund: abstaining
• participle: abstaining

Origin and Evolution of abstemious

First Known Use: 1600 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'abstemious' originated from the Latin word 'abstēmius', which means temperate or moderate.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe someone who abstains from indulging in food or drink, the word 'abstemious' has evolved to also mean someone who is moderate or restrained in their behavior or habits.