Abstentious

Pronunciation: /æbˈstenʃəs/

Definitions of abstentious

adjective showing self-restraint or abstention from indulgence

Example Sentences

A1 She is very abstentious when it comes to eating sweets.

A2 The abstentious monk lived a simple and disciplined life.

B1 The abstentious behavior of the employees led to increased productivity.

B2 His abstentious lifestyle allowed him to focus on his career goals.

C1 The abstentious nature of the artist's work reflected his commitment to minimalism.

C2 Her abstentious approach to decision-making earned her the respect of her colleagues.

Examples of abstentious in a Sentence

formal The abstentious nature of the monk was evident in his strict adherence to his vow of silence.

informal She's always been a bit abstentious when it comes to junk food, preferring to stick to a healthy diet.

slang My friend is so abstentious, she won't even have a sip of beer at a party.

figurative The artist's abstentious approach to painting left viewers intrigued by the empty spaces on the canvas.

Grammatical Forms of abstentious

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

Origin and Evolution of abstentious

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'abstentious' is derived from the Latin word 'abstinentia', meaning self-restraint or moderation.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'abstentious' has come to be used in English to describe someone who practices self-denial or abstains from indulgence in certain behaviors or substances.