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abstemiousness

Noun CEFR C2
æbˈsti.mi.əs.nəs

Definitions

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

uncountable

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Examples

“He was temperate in his meals and diversions, but always kept a little on this side of abstemiousness. Only in the use of the Indian weed he might be thought a little excessive.”

CEFR level

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