how to sign the word abstemiously

To sign “abstemiously,” make a fist with your dominant hand and hold it near your mouth. Then use your non-dominant hand to make a “T” shape and tap it against your lips twice. This represents the letter “A” in American Sign Language. Next, use your dominant hand to make a “B” shape with your fingers and place it on your chest. Finally, use both hands to make a “Y” shape and bring them down in front of your body as if you’re cutting off something. This represents the word’s ending “-ly.”