What is the Opposite(Antonym) of “edacious”?

The Opposite(Antonym) of “edacious”

The antonyms of edacious are moderate and temperate. The antonyms moderate and temperate convey a sense of restraint or moderation. They imply a lack of excessiveness or indulgence.

Explore all Antonyms of “edacious”

• moderate
• temperate

Definitions and Examples of moderate, temperate

Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!

moderate

Being within reasonable limits; not excessive or extreme.

Example

She has a moderate appetite and never overeats.

temperate

Exercising self-restraint, especially in the consumption of food and drink.

Example

He maintains a temperate lifestyle by avoiding alcohol and junk food.

Key Differences: moderate vs temperate

• 1. Moderate implies a sense of balance and reasonableness, while edacious conveys a sense of greediness or gluttony.
• 2. Temperate implies a sense of self-control and restraint, while edacious conveys a sense of indulgence or excessiveness.

Effective Usage of moderate, temperate

• 1. Healthy Eating: Use moderate and temperate to describe a healthy and balanced diet.
• 2. Self-Control: Use temperate to describe someone who exercises self-control and restraint.
• 3. Indulgence: Use edacious to describe someone who indulges in excessiveness or gluttony.

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Remember this!

The antonyms have distinct nuances: Moderate implies balance and reasonableness, temperate implies self-control and restraint, while edacious conveys indulgence and excessiveness. Use these words to describe healthy eating habits, self-control, and indulgence in conversations.