adv ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adverb

1. 1
   Marked by abstinence or restraint, especially in relation to food or drink.

   "He lived abstemiously for his entire life, eschewing pleasure for purity."

Adverb

1. 1
   in a sparing manner; without overindulgence wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

temperately

Example

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"He lived abstemiously for his entire life, eschewing pleasure for purity."

Etymology

From abstemious + -ly.

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