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ABSTEMIOUSLY
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Dictionary entry overview: What does abstemiously mean?
• ABSTEMIOUSLY (adverb)
The adverb ABSTEMIOUSLY has 1 sense:
1. in a sparing manner; without overindulgence
Familiarity information: ABSTEMIOUSLY used as an adverb is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
In a sparing manner; without overindulgence
Synonyms:
abstemiously; temperately
Context example:
indulged temperately in cocktails
Pertainym:
abstemious (sparing in consumption of especially food and drink)
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