abstemiousness

== English == === Etymology === From abstemious +‎ -ness. === Pronunciation === (General American) IPA(key): /æbˈsti.mi.əs.nəs/, /əbˈsti.mi.əs.nəs/ === Noun === abstemiousness (uncountable) The quality of being abstemious, temperate, or sparing, particularly in the use of food and strong drinks. [from early 17th c.] Synonyms: abstentiousness, soberness ==== Usage notes ==== It expresses a greater degree of abstinence than temperance. ==== Translations ==== === References ===