English Explanatory Dictionary

abstemiousness

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The quality of being abstemious, temperate, or sparing, particularly in the use of food and strong drinks.

Pronunciation

/æbˈsti.mi.əs.nəs/ /əbˈsti.mi.əs.nəs/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Persent101-abstemiousness.wav

Word forms

abstemiousness

Etymology

From abstemious + -ness.

Synonyms

abstentiousness soberness
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