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ABSTEMIOUSLY

Dictionary entry overview: What does abstemiously mean?

• ABSTEMIOUSLY (adverb)
The adverb ABSTEMIOUSLY has 1 sense:

1. in a sparing manner; without overindulgence

Familiarity information: ABSTEMIOUSLY used as an adverb is very rare.

Dictionary entry details

• ABSTEMIOUSLY (adverb)

Sense 1

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Meaning:

In a sparing manner; without overindulgence

Synonyms:

abstemiously; temperately

Context examples:

he ate and drank abstemiously / indulged temperately in cocktails

Pertainym:

abstemious (sparing in consumption of especially food and drink)

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