abstemiously
Definition
- Adverb:
- In a manner characterized by restraint and moderation, especially in eating and drinking: The word describes the act of consuming food or drink sparingly, avoiding excess or overindulgence.
- With self-discipline and temperance: It can also describe a general approach to life or habits that is marked by deliberate moderation and self-denial.
Usage Examples
- Adverb:
- He lived abstemiously, avoiding rich foods and alcohol.
- She managed her finances abstemiously, saving a large portion of her income.
- The monk ate abstemiously as part of his spiritual practice.
Advanced Usage
- Used to describe moderation beyond diet: While often related to consumption, it can extend to other areas requiring restraint.
- He approached power abstemiously, never seeking more than was necessary for his duties.
Variants and Related Words
- Abstemious (adj): Characterized by abstinence or moderation.
- She leads an abstemious lifestyle.
- Abstemiousness (n): The quality of being abstemious.
- His abstemiousness was admired by his peers.
Synonyms
- Sparingly: In a restricted or economical manner.
- Temperately: With moderation and self-restraint.
- Moderately: To a medium or reasonable degree; not excessively.
Antonyms
- Indulgently: In a manner allowing oneself to enjoy pleasures freely.
- Excessively: To an undue or unreasonable degree.
- Gluttonously: In a greedy or voracious manner.
Related Idioms and Phrases
- To live on a shoestring: To live very frugally or with very little money. (This relates to the concept of restraint but is not a direct synonym.)
- To tighten one's belt: To spend less money; to live more frugally. (This conveys a similar idea of conscious restraint.)
Adverb
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in a sparing manner; without overindulgence
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he ate and drank abstemiously
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indulged temperately in cocktails
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