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abstinently

adv.
C1 Advanced ab·sti·nent·ly

adv. to avoid doing something you want or need, especially to control your behavior or for religious reasons.

adv. to refrain from an action or indulgence, typically for moral, religious, or health-related reasons.


SIMPLE

He chose to live abstinently to follow his religious beliefs.

CONTEXTUAL

The athlete decided to eat abstinently before the race to ensure he had enough energy for the final sprint.

COMPLEX

By living abstinently and avoiding the temptations of the city, the monk found a profound sense of peace and clarity in his daily meditations.

Origin

From abstinent + -ly.

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