Abstemious: alternatives and connections

Characterized by abstinence; self-restraining.

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Characterized by abstinence; self-restraining.

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Refraining from indulgence, especially from the indulgence of appetite; abstemious; continent; temperate.

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Refraining from indulgence, especially from the indulgence of appetite; abstemious; continent; temperate.

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Extremely rigid in self-denial and devotions; austere; severe.

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Extremely rigid in self-denial and devotions; austere; severe.

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Sour and astringent; rough to the state; having acerbity; as, an austere crab apple; austere wine.

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Sour and astringent; rough to the state; having acerbity; as, an austere crab apple; austere wine.

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Of or pertaining to Sparta, especially to ancient Sparta; hence, hardy; undaunted; as, Spartan souls; Spartan bravey.

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Of or pertaining to Sparta, especially to ancient Sparta; hence, hardy; undaunted; as, Spartan souls; Spartan bravey.

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Moderate; not excessive; as, temperate heat; a temperate climate.

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Moderate; not excessive; as, temperate heat; a temperate climate.

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The quality of being abstemious, temperate, or sparing in the use of food and strong drinks. It expresses a greater degree of abstinence than tempera…

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The quality of being abstemious, temperate, or sparing in the use of food and strong drinks. It expresses a greater degree of abstinence than tempera…

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The quality of being abstemious, temperate, or sparing in the use of food and strong drinks. It expresses a greater degree of abstinence than tempera…

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The quality of being abstemious, temperate, or sparing in the use of food and strong drinks. It expresses a greater degree of abstinence than tempera…

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Strained; drawn close; tight; as, a strict embrace; a strict ligature.

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Strained; drawn close; tight; as, a strict embrace; a strict ligature.

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That agent, force, or action in nature by the operation of which upon the organs of sight, objects are rendered visible or luminous.

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Given to gluttony; eating to excess; indulging the appetite; voracious; as, a gluttonous age.

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Given to gluttony; eating to excess; indulging the appetite; voracious; as, a gluttonous age.

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