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abstinent vs abstentious

abstentious vs abstinent

abstinent is a noun but abstentious is not a noun.

abstinent and abstentious both are adjectives.

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

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