Word Type

Adjective

Adjective

The word "abstemious" can be used as adjective and adjective.

Word Relationships

Opposites (Antonyms)

gluttonous immoderate

Derived Terms

abstemiously abstemiousness nonabstemious overabstemious unabstemious

Narrower Terms (Hyponyms)

overabstemious teetotal unvoracious

Related Terms

abstain abstainer abstainment abstention abstinence abstinent ascetic ascetical nonabstainer puritanical self-abnegatory serious stern

Related Terms

abstemiousness abstinence appetite consume food freely indulgence moderation nonindulgent passion promotive sparingly strong drink temperance

Similar Terms

abstentious abstentious abstinent ascetic ascetical ascetical austere nonindulgent spartan strict temperate temperate

Synonym Network

teetotaling

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