abstentious

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Adjective abstentious has 1 sense

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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