abstemious

• Bezeichnet eine Person, die maßvoll und enthaltsam ist, besonders beim Essen und Trinken, und die Ausschweifungen meidet.

Describes a person who is moderate, especially in eating and drinking; self-restrained in indulgence.

1. Sparing in consumptionC1formal

   Refraining from indulging in food, drink, or other pleasures; moderate and self-disciplined.

   Enthaltsam

   • He led an abstemious life, avoiding rich foods and alcohol.
   • Her abstemious habits helped her maintain excellent health.
   • The monk's abstemious diet consisted of simple grains and water.

   Synonymeabstinentasceticausterefrugalmoderatesparingtemperate

   Antonymegluttonousindulgentintemperateself-indulgentunrestrained

2. Marked by temperanceC1formal

   Characterized by moderation and restraint, especially in satisfying appetites or desires.

   Mäßig

   • The philosopher advocated for an abstemious approach to worldly pleasures.
   • His abstemious lifestyle was a model of self-control.
   • They practiced abstemious spending to save for their future.

   Synonymeabstinentasceticausteredisciplinedfrugalmoderaterestrainedself-denyingsparingtemperate

   Antonymeexcessivegluttonousimmoderateindulgentintemperateself-indulgentunrestrainedwanton