Abstemious and Tightwad

Abstemious

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

Tightwad and abstemious are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Tightwad" instead an adjective "Abstemious".

Nearby Word: abstemiousness

Tightwad

Tightwad noun - A mean grasping person who is usually stingy with money.
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Abstemious and tightwad are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Abstemious" instead an adjective "Tightwad".
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