Synonyms of abstentious
5 similar words
Another word for abstentious is sober. Other synonyms of abstentious are temperate, abstinent and abstemious.
Synonyms and similar words for abstentious
adjectiveCharacterized by abstinence; self-restraint.
- abstinentRefraining from indulgence, especially from the indulgence of appetite.
- temperateModerate in the indulgence of the natural appetites or passions.
- abstemiousSparing in the indulgence of the appetite or passions.
- soberNot given to excessive drinking of alcohol.
- spareful obsoleteAbstemious; Lacking in appetite or vitality.
Meaning of abstentious
- adjective Characterized by abstinence; self-restraint.
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Questions about synonyms of abstentious
- What is another word for abstentious?
- Abstentious has 5 synonyms on Word.ws, such as sober, temperate, abstinent and abstemious.
- What does abstentious mean?
- Abstentious means characterized by abstinence; self-restraint.
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