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abstinent

/ˈæb.stə.nn̩t/

Meanings
adjective
Refraining from indulgence, especially from the indulgence of appetite.

Examples :

"My brother is very abstinent; he avoids all sugary snacks and drinks, preferring healthy options. "
body mind character attitude

Related Words

Illustration emphasized

emphasized verb

/ˈemfəsaɪzd/ /ˈemfəˌsaɪzd/

To stress, give emphasis or extra weight to (something).

"His two-fingered gesture emphasized what he had told his boss to do with his job."

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abstains verb

/əbˈsteɪnz/

Keep or withhold oneself.

"In the meeting, Maria abstains from voting because she doesn't have enough information about the proposal. "

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appeared verb

/əˈpiːɹd/ /əˈpɪəd/ /əˈpɪɹd/

To come or be in sight; to be in view; to become visible.

"The sun appeared from behind the clouds. "

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preferring verb

/prɪˈfɜːrɪŋ/ /priˈfɜːrɪŋ/

To be in the habit of choosing something rather than something else; to favor; to like better.

"I prefer tea to coffee."

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believed verb

/bɪˈliːvd/ /biˈliːvd/

To accept as true, particularly without absolute certainty (i.e., as opposed to knowing)

"I believe there are faeries."

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especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

Illustration appetite

appetite noun

/ˈæp.ə.taɪt/

Desire to eat food or consume drink.

"My appetite was very strong after a long day of playing soccer. "

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capitalized verb

/ˈkæpɪtəˌlaɪzd/ /ˈkæpɪtlˌaɪzd/

In writing or editing, to write (something: either an entire word or text, or just the initial letter(s) thereof) in capital letters, in upper case.

"In German, all nouns are capitalized."

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abstinence noun

/ˈæb.stɪ.nəns/

The act or practice of abstaining, refraining from indulging a desire or appetite.

"After a stressful week at work, Sarah practiced abstinence from sugary drinks, hoping to lose a few pounds. "

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indulgence noun

/ɪnˈdʌld͡ʒəns/

The act of indulging

"Her indulgence in chocolate cake after a long week of exams was well-deserved. "

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refraining verb

/rɪˈfreɪnɪŋ/ /riˈfreɪnɪŋ/

To hold back, to restrain (someone or something).

"Sentence: "I am refraining from eating sweets to stay healthy." "

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religious noun

/ɹɪ.ˈlɪ.d͡ʒəs/

A member of a religious order, i.e. a monk or nun.

"The religious devoted much of their time to prayer and meditation. "