abstinent

[US]/æbˈstɪnənt/

[UK]/abˈstɪnənt/

Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj.not indulging in something, especially alcohol or sex; temperate.
n.a person who abstains from something, especially alcohol or sex.

abstinent from alcohol

abstinent lifestyle

abstinent behavior

an abstinent period

abstinent during pregnancy

abstinent from drugs

he was known for his abstinent lifestyle.

the doctor recommended an abstinent period after surgery.

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