Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
abstemiousness
noun
/abˈstiːmɪəsnəs/
Definition
The quality of being moderate or sparing, especially in eating and drinking.
Examples
- Her abstemiousness during the holiday gatherings surprised everyone, as she avoided the rich desserts.
- The monk practiced abstemiousness to maintain his spiritual focus and discipline.
- Despite the abundance of food at the buffet, his abstemiousness kept him from overindulging.
Meaning
Abstemiousness refers to the practice of restraining oneself from indulging in excessive consumption, particularly of food and drink.
Synonyms
- moderation
- self-restraint
- temperance
- asceticism
- abstinence
