abstemiousness
Definitions
The quality of being abstemious, temperate, or sparing, particularly in the use of food and strong drinks.
Equivalents
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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
C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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