Abstemious

usgb/əbˈstiːmiəs/
adjective

Not eating and drinking too much, especially by avoiding alcohol.

Due to his abstemious lifestyle, he was able to maintain very good health.
Visual representation of "abstemious" - Not eating and drinking too much, especially by avoiding alcohol

Often appears as...

  • abstemious lifestyle
  • abstemious in his habits

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Eating Moderately

Use 'abstemious' when highlighting someone's moderate or controlled eating habits.

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The monk's abstemious eating habits contributed to his spiritual discipline.
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Avoiding Excess

'Abstemious' suggests deliberate avoidance of overindulgence in food or drink.

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She was admired for her abstemious approach to indulgent desserts.
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Alcohol Abstinence

Often 'abstemious' is specifically used to refer to avoiding alcohol.

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His abstemious stance on alcohol saved him from many potential health risks.
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