Abstemious and Hoggish

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Abstemious

Abstemious adjective - Sparing in consumption of especially food and drink.
Usage example: "the pleasures of the table, never of much consequence to one naturally abstemious"- John Galsworthy
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Hoggish is an antonym for abstemious.
Nearby Word: abstemiousness

Hoggish

Hoggish adjective - Having a huge appetite.
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Abstemious is an antonym for hoggish.
Nearby Word: hogging
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