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Meaning of abstemiousness | Babel Free

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

Translations

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

C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.

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