Associations to the word «Abstemiousness»

Wiktionary

ABSTEMIOUSNESS, noun. The quality of being abstemious, temperate, or sparing, particularly in the use of food and strong drinks. [First attested in the early 17th century.]

Dictionary definition

ABSTEMIOUSNESS, noun. Restricted to bare necessities.
ABSTEMIOUSNESS, noun. Moderation in eating and drinking.

Wise words

Abuse of words has been the great instrument of sophistry and chicanery, of party, faction, and division of society.
John Adams