Hedonistic and Sober

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Hedonistic adjective - Given to or marked by excessive gratification of one's desires.

Usage example: a city known for its wild, hedonistic nightlife

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Sober is an antonym for hedonistic.

Nearby Words: hedonism, hedonist

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

Usage example: cruise passengers of sober dispositions will be put off by the focus on nonstop dining

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Hedonistic is an antonym for sober.

Nearby Words: soberly, soberness, sobering, sobered

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