The Opposite(Antonym) of “gluttonous”
The antonyms of gluttonous are abstemious and moderate. The antonyms abstemious and moderate convey a sense of restraint or moderation in behavior, especially related to food and drink.
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Definitions and Examples of abstemious, moderate
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Not self-indulgent, especially when eating and drinking; characterized by moderation and restraint.
Example
She was known for her abstemious lifestyle, avoiding alcohol and fatty foods.
Avoiding excess or extremes, especially in one's behavior or opinions.
Example
He was a moderate drinker, never consuming more than two glasses of wine with dinner.
Key Differences: abstemious vs moderate
- 1Abstemious specifically refers to moderation in food and drink consumption.
- 2Moderate is a broader term that can refer to moderation in any behavior or opinion.
Effective Usage of abstemious, moderate
- 1Healthy Living: Use abstemious to describe a healthy lifestyle that avoids excessive eating and drinking.
- 2Politics: Use moderate to describe a political stance that avoids extreme positions.
- 3Dietary Restrictions: Use abstemious to describe someone who follows a strict diet or has dietary restrictions.
Remember this!
The antonyms have distinct nuances: Abstemious conveys moderation in food and drink consumption, while moderate can refer to moderation in any behavior or opinion. Use these words to describe healthy living, political stances, and dietary restrictions.
