All abstinent synonyms
abΒ·stiΒ·nence
A a adj abstinent
- calm β A calm person does not show or feel any worry, anger, or excitement.
- disciplined β having or exhibiting discipline; rigorous: paintings characterized by a disciplined technique.
- tame β changed from the wild or savage state; domesticated: a tame bear.
- cautious β Someone who is cautious acts very carefully in order to avoid possible danger.
- limited β confined within limits; restricted or circumscribed: a limited space; limited resources.
- soft β yielding readily to touch or pressure; easily penetrated, divided, or changed in shape; not hard or stiff: a soft pillow.
- steady β firmly placed or fixed; stable in position or equilibrium: a steady ladder.
- conservative β A Conservative politician or voter is a member of or votes for the Conservative Party in Britain.
- pleasant β pleasing, agreeable, or enjoyable; giving pleasure: pleasant news.
- gentle β kindly; amiable: a gentle manner.
- mild β amiably gentle or temperate in feeling or behavior toward others.
- bearable β If something is bearable, you feel that you can accept it or deal with it.
- reasonable β agreeable to reason or sound judgment; logical: a reasonable choice for chairman.
- balanced β A balanced report, book, or other document takes into account all the different opinions on something and presents information in a fair and reasonable way.
- tolerant β inclined or disposed to tolerate; showing tolerance; forbearing: tolerant of errors.
- neutral β not taking part or giving assistance in a dispute or war between others: a neutral nation during World War II.
- tolerable β capable of being tolerated; endurable: His arrogance is no longer tolerable.
- middle-of-the-road β favoring, following, or characterized by an intermediate position between two extremes, especially in politics; moderate.
- prudish β excessively proper or modest in speech, conduct, dress, etc.
- rigid β stiff or unyielding; not pliant or flexible; hard: a rigid strip of metal.
- serious β of, showing, or characterized by deep thought.
- calm β A calm person does not show or feel any worry, anger, or excitement.
- sedate β calm, quiet, or composed; undisturbed by passion or excitement: a sedate party; a sedate horse.
- spartan β Also, Spartanic [spahr-tan-ik] /spΙrΛtΓ¦n Ιͺk/ (Show IPA). of or relating to Sparta or its people.
- celibate β Someone who is celibate does not marry or have sex, because of their religious beliefs.
- controlled β held in check; curbed: poorly controlled anger.
- deliberate β If you do something that is deliberate, you planned or decided to do it beforehand, and so it happens on purpose rather than by chance.
- considered β A considered opinion or act is the result of careful thought.
- nonpartisan β not partisan; objective.
- straight β without a bend, angle, or curve; not curved; direct: a straight path.
- pacific β tending to make or preserve peace; conciliatory: pacific overtures.
- midway β several U.S. islets in the N Pacific, about 1300 miles (2095 km) NW of Hawaii: Japanese defeated in a naval battle June, 1942; 2 sq. mi. (5 sq. km).
- reserved β kept in reserve; forming a reserve: a reserve fund; a reserve supply.
- measured β ascertained or apportioned by measure: The race was over the course of a measured mile.
- cool β Something that is cool has a temperature which is low but not very low.
- compromising β If you describe information or a situation as compromising, you mean that it reveals an embarrassing or guilty secret about someone.
- ascetic β An ascetic person has a way of life that is simple and strict, usually because of their religious beliefs.
- austere β If you describe something as austere, you approve of its plain and simple appearance.
- continent β A continent is a very large area of land, such as Africa or Asia, that consists of several countries.
- frugal β economical in use or expenditure; prudently saving or sparing; not wasteful: What your office needs is a frugal manager who can save you money without resorting to painful cutbacks. Synonyms: thrifty, chary, provident, careful, prudent, penny-wise, scrimping; miserly, Scotch, penny-pinching. Antonyms: wasteful, extravagant, spendthrift, prodigal, profligate.
- moderate β kept or keeping within reasonable or proper limits; not extreme, excessive, or intense: a moderate price.
- restrained β characterized by restraint: The actor gave a restrained performance.
- sober β not intoxicated or drunk.
- sparing β kept in reserve, as for possible use: a spare part.
- temperate β moderate or self-restrained; not extreme in opinion, statement, etc.: a temperate response to an insulting challenge.
- self-denying β the sacrifice of one's own desires; unselfishness.
- self-restraint β restraint imposed on one by oneself; self-control.
noun abstinent
- teetotaler β a person who abstains totally from intoxicating drink.
- nondrinker β a person who abstains from alcoholic beverages.
- prohibitionist β a person who favors or advocates prohibition.