abstemious in Dutch

abstemious in Dutch is frugaal, karig, matig — abstemious means eating and drinking only small amounts, especially of alcohol, in a careful, controlled way.

abstemious in Dutch

frugaal

adj

Refraining from freely consuming food or strong drink; sparing in diet; abstinent, temperate. [From early 17th c.]

karig

adj

Refraining from freely consuming food or strong drink; sparing in diet; abstinent, temperate. [From early 17th c.]

matig

adj

Refraining from freely consuming food or strong drink; sparing in diet; abstinent, temperate. [From early 17th c.]

sober

adj

Sparingly used; used with temperance or moderation.

abstinent

adj

Marked by, or spent in, abstinence.

What does "abstemious" mean?

adj Eating and drinking only small amounts, especially of alcohol, in a careful, controlled way.
"In the dimness of the landing I could not see him very well, but there was something in his voice that surprised me. I knew he was of abstemious habit or I should have thought he had been drinking."
adj Careful not to give in too freely to one's desires or urges.
adj Used only in small, careful amounts.
adj Involving, or spent in, deliberately going without pleasures such as food or drink.

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

abstemious in a sentence

In the dimness of the landing I could not see him very well, but there was something in his voice that surprised me. I knew he was of abstemious habit or I should have thought he had been drinking.

Similar words in Dutch

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Common Dutch translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "abstemious" in Dutch?

"abstemious" in Dutch is frugaal, karig, matig. abstemious means: Eating and drinking only small amounts, especially of alcohol, in a careful, controlled way.

Are there other ways to say "abstemious" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 5 translations listed for "abstemious": frugaal, karig, matig, sober, abstinent.

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