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English to English adjective
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sparing in consumption of especially food and drink |  | Example: the pleasures of the table, never of much consequence to one naturally abstemious
source: wordnet30
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Abstaining from wine. | | source: webster1913 adjective satellite
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marked by temperance in indulgence | | Example: abstemious with the use of adverbs
a light eater
a light smoker
ate a light supper
source: wordnet30
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