Abstemious

[adj] sparing in consumption of especially food and drink; "the pleasures of the table, never of much consequence to one naturally abstemious"- John Galsworthy
[adj] marked by temperance in indulgence; "abstemious meals"; "a light eater"; "a light smoker"; "ate a light supper"

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Synonyms

abstentious, abstinent, ascetic, ascetical, austere, light(a), spartan, temperate

Antonyms

gluttonous

Related Terms

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