Synonyms for abstentious
- adjective
Most common
Definitions
- adj. 1
Characterized by abstinence; self-restraint.
Example sentences
- sober Tom could've been intoxicated, but he acted sober.
- temperate Heathers can grow very well in temperate climates.
- abstemious The professor was famous for his abstemious meals.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| abstentious | steady | |
| sober | rising | |
| temperate | steady | |
| abstinent | rising | |
| abstemious | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 5 letters
- sober2
- 9 letters
- temperate2, abstinent3
- 10 letters
- abstemious
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (sober2 = 2 syllables).