teetotal

adjective

Definition of teetotalnext
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as in abstemious

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Recent Examples of teetotal In short, the proportions of vervets who are teetotal, regular, and heavy drinkers are quite similar to those seen in humans. — Literary Hub, 7 Jan. 2026 If the influencers believe that a teetotal life will bring them happiness, more power to them. — Ronnie Koenig, SELF, 10 Nov. 2025 There’s an extensive mocktail menu for teetotal partiers every night as well. — Terry Elward, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025 Luxury brands, too, are progressively tapping into catering for an audience that’s closer to becoming teetotal than any other generation. — Hikmat Mohammed, Footwear News, 28 June 2025 No, again — the man sitting here today is virtually teetotal. — Daniel Taylor, New York Times, 6 June 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for teetotal
  1. abstemious
  2. total
  3. dry
  4. utter
  5. abstinent
  6. unqualified
  7. temperate
  8. absolute
Adjective
  • Lunchtimes are more abstemious with avocado and tuna packed poke bowls and watermelon salad at the W lounge.
    — Jemima Sissons, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
  • His first term now looks practically abstemious.
    — Erin Neil, New Yorker, 21 Jan. 2026
Definition of abstemious
Adjective
  • While many indie brands are content with one or two signature or hero products that may account for north of 50 percent of their business, Westman Atelier has five or six that contribute double-digit penetration to the total brand.
    — Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 21 Aug. 2026
  • The City Attorney's Office has about 160 lawyers, including an Employment Law section with 17 total employees, according to the city.
    — Brian Maass, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of total
Adjective
  • Friday will be dry and comfortable in the Twin Cities, and a beautiful weekend is ahead.
    — Joseph Dames, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
  • If your hair is feeling dry, hairstylist Kee Taylor recommends smoothing a lightweight oil through the midlengths and ends to improve manageability and shine.
    — Marci Robin, Allure, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of dry
Adjective
  • Sweet, aromatic, and bubblegum pink, this playful cocktail is the utter definition of fun.
    — Bradleigh Mobley, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Soon, the horrifying virus is everywhere, and resulting scarcities of water, food, and medicine cause panic, which leads to false conspiracy theories, riots, and an utter collapse of social trust.
    — The Week US, TheWeek, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of utter
Adjective
  • Not everybody needs to spend the rest of their life totally abstinent with a cup of shitty coffee in a Styrofoam cup regurgitating platitudes.
    — James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 12 Aug. 2026
  • One of the sacrifices Dolan mentioned in his speech was staying abstinent.
    — Mark Harris OutKick, FOXNews.com, 18 June 2026
Definition of abstinent
Adjective
  • Sound equity practices do not require hiring unqualified people or lowering standards.
    — Akolisa Ufodike, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Hines, 66, appealed unsuccessfully to the governor and the courts, saying that the doctor who oversaw the May execution was unqualified and likely to botch his execution as well.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of unqualified
Adjective
  • The Best Times to Visit Thanks to its temperate, coastal climate, Pismo Beach is a true all-seasons destination.
    — Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 18 Aug. 2026
  • The French Open, as English speakers tend to call it, takes place during a traditionally splendid time of the year, when Parisians delight in the temperate air.
    — Eric Klinenberg, New Yorker, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of temperate
Adjective
  • Our absolute priority right now is providing unwavering support to their families, friends and teammates during this devastating time.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Our absolute priority right now is providing unwavering support to their families, friends, and teammates during this devastating time.
    — Jack Moore, ABC News, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of absolute

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“Teetotal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/teetotal. Accessed 25 Aug. 2026.

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