abstemious

Definitions

Not self-indulgent, especially when eating and drinking.

Characterized by abstinence or moderation.

Examples

The monk lived an abstemious life, focusing entirely on prayer and simple meals.

Despite the lavish banquet, she remained abstemious, choosing only a small glass of water and a piece of fruit.

Synonyms

temperate moderate frugal sparing abstinent sober restrained

Antonyms

gluttonous intemperate indulgent voracious excessive self-indulgent greedy