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abstentious vs abstinent

abstinent vs abstentious

abstentious is not a noun while abstinent is a noun.

abstentious and abstinent both are adjectives.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
abstentious No Yes No No
abstinent Yes Yes No No
As adjectives, abstentious and abstinent are synonyms defined as:
  • abstentious and abstinent: self-restraining; not indulging an appetite especially for food or drink
abstentious (noun) abstinent (noun)
a person who refrains from drinking intoxicating beverages
abstentious (adjective) abstinent (adjective)
self-restraining; not indulging an appetite especially for food or drink self-restraining; not indulging an appetite especially for food or drink
Difference between abstentious and abstinent

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