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ABSTENTIOUS
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I. (adjective)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Self-restraining; not indulging an appetite especially for food or drink
Example:
not totally abstinent but abstemious
Synonyms:
abstentious; abstinent
Classified under:
Similar:
abstemious (sparing in consumption of especially food and drink)
Derivation:
abstention (the trait of abstaining (especially from alcohol))
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