Abstemious ab·ste·mi·ous /æbˈstimiəs/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[ab-stee-mee-uhs] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation
–adjective
1. sparing or moderate in eating and drinking; temperate in diet.
2. characterized by abstinence: an abstemious life.
3. sparing: an abstemious diet.
[Origin: 1615–25; < L abstémius, equiv. to abs- abs- + tém- (base of témétum intoxicating drink) + -ius -ious]

—Related forms
ab·ste·mi·ous·ly, adverb
ab·ste·mi·ous·ness, noun

—Synonyms ascetic, abstinent, temperate, nonindulgent.  ¶ 11:13 AM