abstemious

• Qualifie 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.

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.

   sobre dans la consommation

   • 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.

   Synonymesabstinentasceticausterefrugalmoderatesparingtemperate

   Antonymesgluttonousindulgentintemperateself-indulgentunrestrained

2. Marked by temperanceC1formal

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

   marqué par la tempérance

   • 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.

   Synonymesabstinentasceticausteredisciplinedfrugalmoderaterestrainedself-denyingsparingtemperate

   Antonymesexcessivegluttonousimmoderateindulgentintemperateself-indulgentunrestrainedwanton