abstemious

The word “abstemious” has 4 syllables: ab-ste-mi-ous.

It's pronounced as /əbˈstiːmiəs/.


What is synonym and antonym for abstemious?

In the thesaurus, “abstemious” has 4 synonyms and 9 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for abstemious along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for abstemious

Antonyms for abstemious

  • gluttonous
  • greedy
  • hedonistic
  • rapacious
  • self-indulgent
  • sensual
  • sybaritic
  • voluptuous
  • voracious

Meanings of abstemious

  • adjective
    1. Refraining from freely consuming food or strong drink; sparing in diet; abstinent, temperate.
    2. Sparing in the indulgence of the appetite or passions.
    3. Sparingly used; used with temperance or moderation.
    4. Marked by, or spent in, abstinence.
    5. Promotive of abstemiousness.

Example Sentences

  • The abstemious eater opted for a salad while his friends indulged in rich, calorie-laden dishes.
  • Despite the lavish spread, she remained abstemious, choosing only a small portion of fruit for dessert.
  • As an abstemious spender, he carefully budgeted his money and avoided unnecessary purchases.
  • The doctor praised her abstemious lifestyle, attributing her good health to moderation in diet and exercise.
  • In literature, the protagonist is often portrayed as abstemious, resisting the temptations that lead others astray.

On this page you'll find 13 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to abstemious, such as: abstinent, ascetic, ascetical, gluttonous, greedy, hedonistic, rapacious.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

Related Words

abstentious

abstinent

  • abstemious
  • ascetic
  • ascetical
  • austere
  • balanced
  • bearable
  • calm
  • cautious
  • conservative
  • continent
  • disciplined
  • gentle
  • limited
  • middle-of-the-road
  • mild
  • modest
  • neutral
  • nondrinker
  • not extreme
  • pleasant
  • prudish
  • reasonable
  • restrained
  • rigid
  • sedate
  • serious
  • sober
  • soft
  • steady
  • tame
  • teetotaler
  • teetotalist
  • temperate
  • tolerable
  • tolerant

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