abstemious
Sparing in consumption
Abstemious means sparing or moderate, especially in eating and drinking.
An abstemious person avoids excess and indulgence: He led an abstemious life, rarely touching alcohol.
The word carries connotations of self-discipline and restraint, sometimes implying asceticism.
It can extend beyond food and drink to general moderation in habits or pleasures.
Avoiding all alcohol
- alcohol-freeContains no ethanol
- dryFree from moisture
- soberFree from intoxication
- abstinentRefraining from pleasures
nondrinking · clearheaded · straightedge · recovery · detoxification · twelve-step · rehabilitation · prohibition
Control over impulses
- disciplineTrained self-control or specialty
- willpowerMental strength resisting impulse
- temperanceHabitual moderation in behavior
- moderationAvoidance of excess
self-denial · continence · forbearance · self-mastery · self-restraint · self-discipline · measured · prudent
Deliberate food avoidance
- portion-controlRegulating serving sizes
- sparinglyIn limited amounts
- moderationAvoidance of excess
- restrainedHeld under control
plain · simple · unindulgent · vegetarian · abstinent · Lenten · halal · kosher
Cloistered religious devotee
- nunHebrew alphabet's fourteenth
- hermitPerson choosing total seclusion
- anchoriteReligious recluse in enclosure
- renunciationFormal surrender of claim
austerity · self-denial · celibacy · chastity · piety · fasting · penitence · vow
Prudent with resources
- economicalUsing resources sparingly
- sparingUsing resources minimally
- parsimoniousExcessively unwilling to spend
- penny-pinchingExtreme reluctance to spend
tightfisted · budget-conscious · prudent · resourceful · minimalist · austere · savings · conservative
teetotal
Avoiding all alcohol
- alcohol-freeContains no ethanol
- dryFree from moisture
- soberFree from intoxication
abstinent · nondrinking · clearheaded · straightedge · recovery · detoxification · twelve-step · rehabilitation · prohibition · temperance
restraint
Control over impulses
- disciplineTrained self-control or specialty
- willpowerMental strength resisting impulse
- temperanceHabitual moderation in behavior
moderation · self-denial · continence · forbearance · self-mastery · self-restraint · self-discipline · measured · prudent · judicious
fasting
Deliberate food avoidance
- portion-controlRegulating serving sizes
- sparinglyIn limited amounts
- moderationAvoidance of excess
restrained · plain · simple · unindulgent · vegetarian · abstinent · Lenten · halal · kosher · vegan
monk
Cloistered religious devotee
- nunHebrew alphabet's fourteenth
- hermitPerson choosing total seclusion
- anchoriteReligious recluse in enclosure
renunciation · austerity · self-denial · celibacy · chastity · piety · fasting · penitence · vow · contemplation
thrifty
Prudent with resources
- economicalUsing resources sparingly
- sparingUsing resources minimally
- parsimoniousExcessively unwilling to spend
penny-pinching · tightfisted · budget-conscious · prudent · resourceful · minimalist · austere · savings · conservative · cheap
- Money-Saving Wordsthrifty, frugal, economical, budget-conscious, cost-conscious
abstemioushedonistic
Devoted to sensual pursuits
sybaritic · voluptuary · voluptuous · sensual · epicurean
abstemiousintemperate
Lacking moderation or restraint
immoderate · unrestrained · excessive · incontinent · undisciplined