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abstentious
 

Definitions from WordNet

Adjective abstentious has 1 sense
  1. abstinent, abstentious - self-restraining; not indulging an appetite especially for food or drink; "not totally abstinent but abstemious"
    Antonym: gluttonous (indirect, via abstemious)

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abstentious

Definition: Showing self-restraint or abstaining from indulgence.

Example sentences:

  • She decided to be abstentious and not eat any dessert at the party.
  • The abstentious monk refrained from partaking in worldly pleasures.
  • His abstentious lifestyle allowed him to maintain a healthy weight.

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