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ABSTEMIOUSLY

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does abstemiously mean? 

ABSTEMIOUSLY (adverb)
  The adverb ABSTEMIOUSLY has 1 sense:

1. in a sparing manner; without overindulgenceplay

  Familiarity information: ABSTEMIOUSLY used as an adverb is very rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


ABSTEMIOUSLY (adverb)


Sense 1

Meaning:

In a sparing manner; without overindulgence

Synonyms:

abstemiously; temperately

Context example:

indulged temperately in cocktails

Pertainym:

abstemious (sparing in consumption of especially food and drink)


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