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(ab-ste-mi-ous-ness) 5 syllables

Definition

noun. the quality of being moderate or restrained in eating and drinking.

Example Sentence

He showed great abstemiousness by only eating a small portion of cake.

More Example Sentences

Abstemiousness helps maintain a healthy lifestyle.

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