abstemious (adj.)

  1. sparing in consumption of especially food and drink; the pleasures of the table, never of much consequence to one naturally abstemious- John Galsworthy

  2. marked by temperance in indulgence; abstemious with the use of adverbs; a light eater; a light smoker; ate a light supper

    [ Syn: light ]

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