abstemiously en · ADV
Pronunciation
- /əbˈsti.mi.əs.li/ (Received-Pronunciation, US)
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- /æbˈsti.mi.əs.li/ (Received-Pronunciation, US)
Etymology
Etymology tree English abstemious Middle English -ly English -ly English abstemiously From abstemious + -ly.
Meanings
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Marked by abstinence or restraint, especially in relation to food or drink.
He lived abstemiously for his entire life, eschewing pleasure for purity.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| more abstemiously | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| most abstemiously | Degree=Sup | lexicographic |