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
- abstinent
- ascetic
- ascetical
- temperate
Antonyms for abstemious
- gluttonous
- greedy
- hedonistic
- rapacious
- self-indulgent
- sensual
- sybaritic
- voluptuous
- voracious
Meanings of abstemious
- adjective
- Refraining from freely consuming food or strong drink; sparing in diet; abstinent, temperate.
- Sparing in the indulgence of the appetite or passions.
- Sparingly used; used with temperance or moderation.
- Marked by, or spent in, abstinence.
- 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.
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