Abstinent Definition & Meaning
abstinent
- adjective
- self-restraining; not indulging an appetite especially for food or drink; "not totally abstinent but abstemious"
- noun
- a person who refrains from drinking intoxicating beverages
"Abstinent" in song lyrics
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"I leave the microphone abstinent"
Ras Kass — Soul on Ice
Words that rhyme with abstinent
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does abstinent mean?
- self-restraining; not indulging an appetite especially for food or drink; "not totally abstinent but abstemious" a person who refrains from drinking intoxicating beverages
- What part of speech is abstinent?
- Abstinent is an adjective and a noun.
- How many definitions does abstinent have?
- Abstinent has 2 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adjective, noun).