ABSTEMIOUS - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Part of speech: Adjective

sparing in consumption of especially food and drink

Example: the pleasures of the table, never of much consequence to one naturally abstemious"- John Galsworthy

Part of speech: Adjective

marked by temperance in indulgence

Example: abstemious with the use of adverbs; a light eater; a light smoker; ate a light supper

The word "abstemious" comes from Proto-Indo-European *temH-, which comes from Latin abstēmius.

ous – A related word in the same word family.

Proto-Indo-European speakers probably lived around 4000 BCE, before writing was invented.