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abstemious - Dictionary definition and meaning for abstemious

ABSTEMIOUS

(adj.) sparing in consumption of especially food and drink
"the pleasures of the table, never of much consequence to one naturally abstemious"
Being so abstemious, he never had any likes or preferences when it came to food. -added by naila_inlas
(adj.) marked by temperance in indulgence
"abstemious with the use of adverbs", "a light eater", "a light smoker", "ate a light supper"
synonyms : light
The writer was abstemious with the use of adverbs. -added by naila_inlas

Selected Mnemonic for abstemious

(Tag: Global) abs (abs) + stemious (stamina): To build stamina or six pack abs, you have to eat and drink carefully.
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Mnemonics for abstemious

(Tag: English) focus on 'abs' part of this word. Abs...To build a six-pack abs, eat n drink carefully
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(Tag: ) ABstain from eating STEM
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(Tag: ) take abstemious as abs + tummy + ous that means ABStain from eating to have a flat tummy (stomach).
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(Tag: English) *ABS*temious , concentrate on ABS .. one who eats and drinks less/lightly will have abs ( of course with work out :) )
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(Tag: ) just focus on abs we get abs by eating food and its abstemious soo abs for u
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(Tag: ) 'ab'(away) + 'stemious'(stem of tree) not as thick as stem == refrains in eating(or suffering from marasmus)
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even absolve has 'abs' in it..u simple can judge the meaning from those three letters(in response to S) added by sunny-dexter

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