Definition
Practicing moderation and restraint, especially in eating and drinking; characterized by careful, temperate habits and avoiding excess.
Example Usage
His abstemious lifestyle—minimal alcohol, simple meals—kept him healthy well into his nineties.
Origin
From Latin 'abstemius,' combining 'abs-' (away from) and 'temetus' (drunk or intoxicated).
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