Abstemiousness
61abstemious — ab|ste|mi|ous [əbˈsti:miəs] adj formal [Date: 1600 1700; : Latin; Origin: abstemius, from abs away + temetum strong drink ] careful not to have too much food, drink etc >abstemiousness n [U] …
62abstemious — (adj.) c.1600, from L. abstemius sober, temperate, from ab(s) from (see AB (Cf. ab )) + stem of temetum strong drink, related to temulentus drunken. Technically, of liquor, but extended in Latin to temperance in living generally. Related:… …
63countenance — (n.) mid 13c., from O.Fr. contenance demeanor, bearing, conduct, from L. continentia restraint, abstemiousness, moderation, lit. way one contains oneself, from continentem, prp. of continere (see CONTAIN (Cf. contain)). Meaning evolving M.E. from …
64measure — {{11}}measure (n.) c.1200, moderation, temperance, abstemiousness; c.1300, instrument for measuring, from O.Fr. mesure limit, boundary; quantity, dimension; occasion, time (12c.), from L. mensura measure (see MEASURE (Cf. measure) (v.)). Meaning… …
65abstemious — [əb sti:mɪəs] adjective indulging only very moderately in something, especially food and drink. Derivatives abstemiously adverb abstemiousness noun Origin C17: from L. abstemius (from ab from + a word related to temetum alcoholic liquor ) + ous …
66abstinence — n. 1. Abstaining, refraining, keeping aloof, avoidance. 2. Abstemiousness, soberness, temperance, moderation, non indulgence, self restraint, self denial …
67sobriety — n. 1. Temperance, abstemiousness, abstinence, soberness. 2. Calmness, coolness, sedateness, soberness, thoughtfulness, gravity, sober mindedness, staidness. 3. Seriousness, gravity, solemnity, sedateness …
68abstemious — adjective formal or humorous careful not to have too much food, drink etc abstemiously adverb abstemiousness noun (U) …
69abnegation — noun, formal 1) a serious abnegation of their responsibilities Syn: renunciation, rejection, refusal, abandonment, abdication, surrender, relinquishment, repudiation, denial; formal abjuration Ant: acceptance 2) …
70economy — noun 1) the nation s economy Syn: wealth, (financial) resources; financial system, financial management 2) one can combine good living with economy Syn: thrift, thriftiness, providence, prudence, careful budgeting, economizing …
