Definitions for abstinent



Overview of noun abstinent

The noun abstinent has 1 senses? (no senses from tagged texts)
1. abstainer, abstinent, nondrinker

(a person who refrains from drinking intoxicating beverages)


Overview of adj abstinent

The adj abstinent has 1 senses? (no senses from tagged texts)
1. abstinent, abstentious

(self-restraining; not indulging an appetite especially for food or drink; "not totally abstinent but abstemious")

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