What is the meaning of abstemious?

adjective

  • Sparing in consumption of especially food and drink. "the pleasures of the table, never of much consequence to one naturally abstemious- John Galsworthy
  • Marked by temperance in indulgence.
    • usage: "abstemious with the use of adverbs"; "a light eater"; "a light smoker"; "ate a light supper"
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