abstemious

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

ruОписывает человека, который умерен, особенно в еде и питье; сдержан в излишествах.esDescribe a una persona que es moderada, especialmente en la comida y la bebida; contenida en los excesos.frQualifie une personne qui fait preuve de modération, surtout dans la nourriture et la boisson ; qui évite les excès et se montre sobre dans ses habitudes.deBezeichnet eine Person, die maßvoll und enthaltsam ist, besonders beim Essen und Trinken, und die Ausschweifungen meidet.ptDescreve uma pessoa que é moderada, especialmente ao comer e beber; que se abstém de excessos.zh形容人饮食有节、生活克制，尤其指在吃喝方面不过度放纵；也泛指自我约束、避免过度享乐。arيصف شخصًا معتدلًا في الطعام والشراب، وممتنعًا عن الإفراط في الملذات. ويُستعمل أيضًا لمن يتصف بالزهد والانضباط في عاداته.

1. Sparing in consumption C1 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruУмеренныйesAbstemio, sobriofrsobre dans la consommationdeEnthaltsamptAbstêmiozh节制arمعتدل

   Synonyms: abstinentasceticausterefrugalmoderatesparingtemperate

   Antonyms: gluttonousindulgentintemperateself-indulgentunrestrained

2. Marked by temperance C1 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruУмеренныйesmarcado por la templanzafrmarqué par la tempérancedeMäßigptTemperantezh有节制的arمعتدل

   Synonyms: abstinentasceticausteredisciplinedfrugalmoderaterestrainedself-denyingsparingtemperate

   Antonyms: excessivegluttonousimmoderateindulgentintemperateself-indulgentunrestrainedwanton

• more abstemious comparative form
• most abstemious superlative form