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Definition of abstemiously
abstemiously
/æbˈstiːmiəsli/
ab · ste · mi · ous · ly
Adjective:abstemious
abstemiously Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
13
Tier
2
Usage
Rare
Syllables
5
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• adverb
1
In a self-disciplined, sparing, or moderate manner, especially regarding the consumption of food and alcohol.
Example
"The monks lived abstemiously in their mountain monastery, dining only on simple grains and water."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Formed in English from the adjective 'abstemious' plus the adverbial suffix '-ly'. 'Abstemious' derives from the Latin 'abstemius' ('abstaining from liquor'), combining 'abs-' ('away from') and 'temetum' ('intoxicating drink' or 'mead').
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Abstemiously. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/abstemiously