abstemious

As adjectives the difference between abstemious and gluttonous

is that abstemious is sparing in diet; refraining from a free use of food and strong drinks; temperate; abstinent; sparing in the indulgence of the appetite or passions while gluttonous is given to excessive eating; prone to overeating.

As adjectives the difference between abstemious and shy

is that abstemious is sparing in diet; refraining from a free use of food and strong drinks; temperate; abstinent; sparing in the indulgence of the appetite or passions while shy is easily frightened; timid.

As a verb shy is

to avoid due to timidness or caution.

As a noun shy is

an act of throwing.

As a verb discipline

is .

As an adjective abstemious is

sparing in diet; refraining from a free use of food and strong drinks; temperate; abstinent; sparing in the indulgence of the appetite or passions .

Abstemious is a related term of solemn.

As adjectives the difference between abstemious and solemn

is that abstemious is sparing in diet; refraining from a free use of food and strong drinks; temperate; abstinent; sparing in the indulgence of the appetite or passions while solemn is deeply serious and somber.

Abstemious is a related term of calm.

As adjectives the difference between abstemious and calm

is that abstemious is sparing in diet; refraining from a free use of food and strong drinks; temperate; abstinent; sparing in the indulgence of the appetite or passions while calm is (of a person) peaceful, quiet, especially free from anger and anxiety.

As a noun calm is

(in a person) the state of being calm; peacefulness; absence of worry, anger, fear or other strong negative emotion.

As a verb calm is

to make calm.

Abstemious is a related term of regular.

As adjectives the difference between abstemious and regular

is that abstemious is sparing in diet; refraining from a free use of food and strong drinks; temperate; abstinent; sparing in the indulgence of the appetite or passions while regular is .

As an adverb regular is

regularly.

Abstemious is a related term of serious.

As adjectives the difference between abstemious and serious

is that abstemious is sparing in diet; refraining from a free use of food and strong drinks; temperate; abstinent; sparing in the indulgence of the appetite or passions while serious is without humor or expression of happiness; grave in manner or disposition; earnest; thoughtful; solemn.

As a noun abnegation

is selflessness, self-sacrifice.

As an adjective abstemious is

sparing in diet; refraining from a free use of food and strong drinks; temperate; abstinent; sparing in the indulgence of the appetite or passions .

As adjectives the difference between abrogate and abstemious

is that abrogate is abrogated; abolished while abstemious is sparing in diet; refraining from a free use of food and strong drinks; temperate; abstinent; sparing in the indulgence of the appetite or passions.

As a verb abrogate

is to annul by an authoritative act; to abolish by the authority of the maker or her or his successor; to repeal; — applied to the repeal of laws, decrees, ordinances, the abolition of customs, etc.

As an adjective abstemious

is sparing in diet; refraining from a free use of food and strong drinks; temperate; abstinent; sparing in the indulgence of the appetite or passions .

As a verb restrain is

  to control or keep in check.