# abstinently

CEFR C1 · Adverb

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/abstinently
Updated: 2026-05-18

## Definition

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

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

## Examples

- He chose to live abstinently to follow his religious beliefs.
- The athlete decided to eat abstinently before the race to ensure he had enough energy for the final sprint.
- By living abstinently and avoiding the temptations of the city, the monk found a profound sense of peace and clarity in his daily meditations.

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