gematigheid — meaning in English
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English meaning
- abstemiousness noun The quality of being abstemious, temperate, or sparing, particularly in the use of food and strong drinks.
- temperance noun Self-restraint, especially in eating, drinking, or other appetites.
Senses
gematigheid is used for these senses in English:
- abstemiousness The quality of being abstemious, temperate, or sparing, particularly in the use of food and strong drinks. [from early 17th c.]
- temperance (obsolete) State with regard to heat or cold; temperature.
temperance — full definition
- noun Self-restraint, especially in eating, drinking, or other appetites.
- noun Moderation in, or complete avoidance of, alcohol.