Abstemious – Not doing things for pleasure, especially not drinking alcohol or eating rich food

To remember the definition of the word abstemious, use the following mnemonic:

"Want to improve your abs? Team up with us! (abstemious) You know our motto - eat less, drink less, smile less."

Examples of abstemious in a sentence

He claims to be abstemious but everyone knows he sneaks out for a fancy meal and a beer every Friday night.

They went about their new abstemious lifestyle and found the change surprisingly easy.

They were surprised to find out all their new neighbours live an abstemious life.