1. Qui évite tout excès.
2. Qui s'abstient.
ETYM Latin abstemius; ab, abs + root of temetum intoxicating drink.
1. Marked by temperance in indulgence; SYN. light.
2. Sparing in consumption of especially food and drink.
Practising temperance; teetotal.
ETYM French abstinent, Latin abstinens, p. pr. of abstinere. Related to Abstain.
Self-restraining; not indulging an appetite especially for food or drink; SYN. abstentious.
Abstemious; fasting.