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Abstemiously: meaning, definitions and examples

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abstemiously

 

[ æbˈstiːmiəsli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

manner of eating

Abstemiously refers to doing something in moderation, particularly in relation to eating and drinking. It implies a restrained and temperate approach, avoiding excess and indulgence.

Synonyms

moderately, restrained, temperately

Examples of usage

  • She drinks abstemiously at parties.
  • He lives an abstemiously lifestyle, focusing on health.
  • They approached their diet abstemiously, avoiding junk food.

Translations

Translations of the word "abstemiously" in other languages:

🇵🇹 abstemiosamente

🇮🇳 नियंत्रित तरीके से

🇩🇪 maßvoll

🇮🇩 secara sederhana

🇺🇦 стримано

🇵🇱 umiarkowanie

🇯🇵 控えめに

🇫🇷 avec modération

🇪🇸 abstemiosamente

🇹🇷 ölçülü bir şekilde

🇰🇷 절제 있게

🇸🇦 باعتدال

🇨🇿 umírněně

🇸🇰 umierneno

🇨🇳 节制地

🇸🇮 zmerno

🇮🇸 mildilega

🇰🇿 шектеулі түрде

🇬🇪 განზომილებით

🇦🇿 mülayim şəkildə

🇲🇽 de manera moderada

Etymology

The word 'abstemious' originated in the early 17th century, derived from the Latin term 'abstemius', which itself comes from 'abstinent', meaning abstaining from indulgence. The Latin 'ab' means 'from' or 'away from', and 'temere' translates to 'temperance' or 'moderation'. The transition from Latin to English involved the adoption of the term to describe a lifestyle characterized by moderation, particularly in eating and drinking. Over time, the adverbial form 'abstemiously' was formed to indicate the manner of such moderation. This term has remained in use, especially in discussions around diets, lifestyles, and health-conscious behaviors.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #42,255, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.