abstentious

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Definition of abstentious in English English dictionary

Characterized by abstinence; self-restraining

self-restraining; not indulging an appetite especially for food or drink; "not totally abstinent but abstemious"

{s} tending to abstain, characterized by self denial, refraining

Hyphenation

ab·sten·tious

Etymology

() From abstain +‎ -ous