How do you pronounce Abstemiously?
Pronunciation
- (Received Pronunciation, US) IPA: /æbˈsti.mi.əs.li/, /əbˈsti.mi.əs.li/
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What is a abstemious?
Definition of abstemious formal. : marked by restraint especially in the eating of food or drinking of alcohol an abstemious drinker also : reflecting such restraint an abstemious diet.
What part of speech is abstemious?
adjective
abstemious
| part of speech: | adjective |
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| related words: | light, moderate |
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| derivations: | abstemiously (adv.), abstemiousness (n.) |
How do you use the word abstemious?
Abstemious in his habits, he possessed great physical endurance. Browne was a man of abstemious habits, charitable disposition, and impressive eloquence. He went thoroughly into the practice as well as the theory of Stoicism, and lived so abstemious and laborious a life that he injured his health.
How do you pronounce Demanse?
Break ‘demesne’ down into sounds: [DI] + [MAYN] – say it out loud and exaggerate the sounds until you can consistently produce them. Record yourself saying ‘demesne’ in full sentences, then watch yourself and listen.
What is a lord’s demesne?
demesne, in English feudal law, that portion of a manor not granted to freehold tenants but either retained by the lord for his own use and occupation or occupied by his villeins or leasehold tenants.
How do you use abstemious in a sentence?
We have been extraordinarily abstemious. We were very abstemious—teetotallers and non-smokers. This was partly possible because of his abstemious habits, eschewing both tobacco and strong drink.
What is the synonym of abstemious?
ascetic. (also ascetical), austere.
How do you say flippantly?
Break ‘flippantly’ down into sounds: [FLIP] + [UHNT] + [LEE] – say it out loud and exaggerate the sounds until you can consistently produce them.