Abstinent Definition & Meaning

abstinent
adjective
  1. self-restraining; not indulging an appetite especially for food or drink; "not totally abstinent but abstemious"
noun
  1. a person who refrains from drinking intoxicating beverages

"Abstinent" in song lyrics

See how abstinent is used in real songs:

  • "I leave the microphone abstinent"
    Ras Kass — Soul on Ice

Usage tips for "abstinent"

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