abstemious

/æbˈstiːmiəs/
adjective
  1. Not eating or drinking too much; moderate and self-disciplined, especially with food and alcohol.
    • Even at the banquet, he remained abstemious and had just a small portion.
    • The monk lived an abstemious life, eating only one simple meal a day.
    • Her abstemious diet consisted mainly of vegetables and water.
  2. Simple and moderate in other areas of life, not excessive or luxurious.
    • They led an abstemious lifestyle, avoiding expensive clothes and fancy cars.
    • The writer's abstemious routine allowed him to focus entirely on his work.
    • His abstemious habits helped him save enough money to retire early.
What does "abstemious" mean? | whatsthatwordmean | whatsthatwordmean