Abstemious
Pronunciation: /ˈæbˈstɛmˈaɪoʊˈəs/
Abstemious (adjective)
- Not eating or drinking much, especially avoiding too much food or alcohol.
- Showing self-control by avoiding too much of something enjoyable.
Examples
- He is abstemious, preferring water over wine.
- She leads an abstemious lifestyle, avoiding rich foods.
Common collocations: abstemious diet, abstemious lifestyle, abstemious behavior, abstemious approach