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abstemious

UK
/əbˈstiː.mɪ.əs/
US
/æbˈstiː.mi.əs/

Traduzioni

abstemiousadjective
more abstemious
Comp.
most abstemious
Super.
UK
/əbˈstiː.mɪ.əs/
US
/æbˈstiː.mi.əs/
Despite the lavish spread at the banquet, she remained abstemious, choosing only a small portion of salad.
Malgré le somptueux buffet du banquet, elle est restée sobre, ne prenant qu’une petite portion de salade.
Traduzioni aggiuntive
frugalSurtout pour un mode de vie ou une utilisation modérée des ressources.
Sinonimi
restrained
self-denying
sparing
temperate
ascetic
moderate
Contrari
indulgent

Definizioni

abstemiousadjective
Characterized by moderation or restraint, especially in the consumption of food and drink.
Despite the lavish spread at the banquet, she remained abstemious, choosing only a small portion of salad.
Marked by self-denial or restraint; sparing or moderate in the use of resources.
His abstemious lifestyle allowed him to save a considerable amount of money each month.
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