Definitions for abstemious

Overview of adj abstemious

The adj abstemious has 2 senses? (no senses from tagged texts)

1. abstemious

(sparing in consumption of especially food and drink; "the pleasures of the table, never of much consequence to one naturally abstemious"- John Galsworthy)

2. abstemious, light

(marked by temperance in indulgence; "abstemious with the use of adverbs"; "a light eater"; "a light smoker"; "ate a light supper")