What does "abstentious" mean?

Characterized by abstinence; self-restraint.

What is a synonym for "abstentious"?

Common synonyms include: abstemious, abstemious, abstinent, continent, sober, temperate.

Pronounced //æbˈstɛn.ʃəs//.

/æbˈstɛn.ʃəs/ adj

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Adjective

Adjective

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

From abstention + -ous.