Abstemiousness

Pronunciation: /æbˈstiːmiəs.nəs/

Definitions of abstemiousness

noun the quality of being abstemious, or characterized by self-discipline in eating and drinking

Example Sentences

A1 Abstemiousness means eating and drinking in moderation.

A2 The doctor advised her to practice abstemiousness in her diet to improve her health.

B1 His abstemiousness in spending money allowed him to save for a vacation.

B2 The monk's abstemiousness extended to all aspects of his life, including sleep and entertainment.

C1 Her abstemiousness in consuming alcohol was well-known among her friends.

C2 The artist's abstemiousness in his lifestyle was reflected in the simplicity of his work.

Examples of abstemiousness in a Sentence

formal His abstemiousness in regards to alcohol consumption was well known among his colleagues.

informal She was known for her abstemiousness when it came to desserts.

slang I can't believe his level of abstemiousness at the buffet last night.

figurative The abstemiousness of the artist's brush strokes created a sense of minimalism in the painting.

Grammatical Forms of abstemiousness

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

Origin and Evolution of abstemiousness

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'abstemiousness' originated from the Latin word 'abstēmius', meaning temperate or sparing.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'abstemiousness' has retained its original meaning of moderation in eating and drinking, but has also come to encompass moderation in other aspects of life such as spending or behavior.