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abstemiously

adverb

In a sparing manner; without overindulgence

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Word length
12
Starts with
A
Ends with
Y
Contains
BS
Scrabble score
19

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Pronunciation

æbˈsti.mi.əs.li

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adverb

  1. In a sparing manner; without overindulgence

    “He ate and drank abstemiously”

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He ate and drank abstemiously
Indulged temperately in cocktails

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