Meaning : Sparing in consumption of especially food and drink.
Example :
The pleasures of the table, never of much consequence to one naturally abstemious.
Given to excess in consumption of especially food or drink.
Over-fed women and their gluttonous husbands.Meaning : Marked by temperance in indulgence.
Example :
Abstemious with the use of adverbs.
A light eater.
A light smoker.
Ate a light supper.
Synonyms : light