abstinent

Describes a person who voluntarily refrains from indulging in certain pleasures, especially from drinking alcohol or engaging in sexual activity.

ruОписывает человека, который добровольно воздерживается от определенных удовольствий, особенно от употребления алкоголя или сексуальной активности.esDescribe a una persona que se abstiene voluntariamente de ciertos placeres, especialmente del consumo de alcohol o de la actividad sexual.frDécrit une personne qui s'abstient volontairement de certains plaisirs, en particulier de la consommation d'alcool ou de l'activité sexuelle.deBezeichnet eine Person, die freiwillig auf bestimmte Genüsse verzichtet, besonders auf Alkohol oder sexuelle Aktivität.ptDescreve uma pessoa que se abstém voluntariamente de certos prazeres, especialmente de bebidas alcoólicas ou de atividade sexual.zh指自愿克制或戒除某些享乐的人，尤指不饮酒或不发生性行为。arيصف الشخص الذي يمتنع طوعاً عن الملذات، وخاصة شرب الخمر أو النشاط الجنسي.

1. Refraining from alcohol B2 formal

   Choosing not to drink alcoholic beverages.

   • He has been abstinent for over a year now.
   • Many people choose to be abstinent for health reasons.
   • She remained abstinent at the party, drinking only water.

   ruВоздерживающийся от алкоголяesAbstemiofrabstinent (qui s'abstient de boire de l'alcool)deAbstinent von AlkoholptAbstêmio de álcoolzh戒酒的arالممتنع عن شرب الكحول

   Sinônimos: abstemiousdrysoberteetotal

   Antônimos: bibulousdrinking

2. Self-restraining in general C1 formal

   Exercising self-restraint and not indulging in appetites, especially for food or drink.

   • During Lent, many people become abstinent from certain foods.
   • The monk lived an abstinent life, avoiding all luxuries.
   • She practiced an abstinent diet to improve her health.

   ruВоздержанныйesAbstemiofrsobre, abstinentdeEnthaltsamptAbstinentezh节制的arزاهد في الملذات

   Sinônimos: abstemiousasceticausterecontinentmoderaterestrainedself-denyingsobertemperate

   Antônimos: gluttonousimmoderateindulgentintemperateself-indulgentunrestrained

• more abstinent comparative form
• most abstinent superlative form

A noun referring to a person who refrains from drinking intoxicating beverages or from indulging an appetite, especially for food or drink.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее человека, который воздерживается от употребления алкогольных напитков или от удовлетворения аппетита, особенно в еде или питье.esSustantivo que designa a una persona que se abstiene de consumir bebidas alcohólicas o que se priva de algo, especialmente en cuanto a comida o bebida.frNom désignant une personne qui s'abstient de consommer de l'alcool, ou plus généralement qui se prive de certains plaisirs, notamment en matière de nourriture ou de boisson.deSubstantiv, das eine Person bezeichnet, die sich des Alkohols enthält oder allgemein auf bestimmte Genüsse, besonders Essen und Trinken, verzichtet.ptSubstantivo que designa uma pessoa que se abstém de bebidas alcoólicas ou que se priva de satisfazer apetites, especialmente na comida e na bebida.zh名词，指克制自己不饮酒或节制饮食、欲望的人。arاسم يدل على الشخص الذي يمتنع عن تناول المشروبات الكحولية، أو يمتنع عن إشباع الشهوات وبخاصة في الأكل والشرب.

1. Person who refrains from alcohol B2 formal

   An individual who chooses not to consume alcoholic beverages.

   • He has been an abstinent for over a decade.
   • The group consists of both drinkers and abstinents.
   • She proudly identifies as an abstinent at social gatherings.

   ruТрезвенникesabstemiofrPersonne qui s'abstient de boire de l'alcooldeAbstinenzlerptAbstêmiozh戒酒者arالممتنع عن شرب الخمر

   Sinônimos: abstainernondrinkerteetotalerteetotaller

   Antônimos: drinkerimbiber

2. Person who practices self-restraint C1 formal

   Someone who exercises self-discipline and refrains from indulging in appetites, especially for food or drink.

   • As an abstinent, he avoids all forms of excess.
   • The monk lived as an abstinent, fasting regularly.
   • She remained an abstinent during the holiday feasts.

   ruВоздержанныйespersona abstemiafrPersonne qui pratique l'abstinencedeEnthaltsamerptAbstinentezh节制者arالممتنع

   Sinônimos: abstainerasceticpuritanteetotaler

   Antônimos: gluttonhedonistsensualistsybarite

• abstinents plural form
• abstinents' possessive plural form
• abstinent's possessive singular form