Abstemious and Sensual

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Abstemious adjective - Given to or marked by restraint in the satisfaction of one's appetites.

Usage example: being abstemious diners, they avoid restaurants with all-you-can-eat buffets

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Sensual is an antonym for abstemious.

Nearby Word: abstemiousness

Sensual adjective - Pleasing to the physical senses.

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Abstemious is an antonym for sensual in physical topic.

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