ABSTENTIOUS

abstinent, abstentious

(adjective) self-restraining; not indulging an appetite especially for food or drink; “not totally abstinent but abstemious”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

abstentious (comparative more abstentious, superlative most abstentious)

Characterized by abstinence; self-restraint.

Source: Wiktionary


Ab*sten"tious, a.

Definition: Characterized by abstinence; self-restraining. Farrar.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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