abstinent

adjective

UK/ˈæb.stɪ.nənt/
US/ˈæb.stə.nənt/

Definitions of abstinent adjective

  1. Refraining completely from indulging in something, such as alcohol or sex.

    • She decided to remain abstinent before marriage.

    • The doctor advised him to be abstinent from alcohol for health reasons.

    • During his recovery, he had to be strictly abstinent from drugs.