abstemious in Swedish

abstemious in Swedish is avhållsam, måttfull, återhållsam — abstemious means eating and drinking only small amounts, especially of alcohol, in a careful, controlled way.

abstemious in Swedish

avhållsam

adj

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

måttfull

adj

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

återhållsam

adj

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

måttfull

adj

återhållsam

adj

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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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

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 Swedish

continent economical frugal light moderate prudent sober temperate

Common Swedish translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "abstemious" in Swedish?

"abstemious" in Swedish is avhållsam, måttfull, återhållsam. abstemious means: Eating and drinking only small amounts, especially of alcohol, in a careful, controlled way.

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

Yes — Swedish has 3 translations listed for "abstemious": avhållsam, måttfull, återhållsam.

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