Pronunciations (3)
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/æbˈsti.mi.əs.li/
Pronunciation notes
- Received-Pronunciation
- US
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/əbˈsti.mi.əs.li/
Pronunciation notes
- Received-Pronunciation
- US
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æbˈsti.mi.əs.li
Adverb
Marked by abstinence or restraint, especially in relation to food or drink.
- Related words
- Examples
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He lived abstemiously for his entire life, eschewing pleasure for purity.
Adverb
in a sparing manner; without overindulgence
- Synonyms
- Examples
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he ate and drank abstemiously
indulged temperately in cocktails