TEETOTAL Synonyms: 100 Similar and Opposite Words

teetotal

adjective

Definition of teetotal

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

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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

Which is more valuable might depend on where AI is as a technology, according to Joe Tigay, portfolio manager for the Rational Equity Armor Fund, a fund that prioritizes total return on investment.

— Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 31 July 2026
In its simplest form, scientists can put a chunk of soil in a mason jar, measure how much gas is released over time, then extrapolate a total figure.

— Denise Hruby, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026

Definition of total

Adjective

Providing supplemental irrigation during dry periods to reduce drought stress.

— Callie Zanandrie, CBS News, 31 July 2026
In just a few weeks, guests at this West 39th Street sandwich shop and wine bar can transport themselves to a Tuscan restaurant with homemade schiacciata bread, Italian meats and cheeses, and a dry white.

— Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026

Definition of dry

Adjective

The violence of the newborn micrometeoroid's exile was followed by an epoch of utter silence, as its orbit was subtly influenced by the unseen forces of the solar system.

— Anthony Wood, Space.com, 21 July 2026
The Springboks struggled to reflect their utter domination on the scoreboard and ought to have doubled their seven actual tries by seven different scorers.

— ABC News, ABC News, 18 July 2026

Definition of utter

Adjective

Their work did not portray state ownership as an unqualified success.

— James Broughel, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
The disparity is framed as part of TSE’s public prioritization of elevating women into leadership roles, and the lawsuit argues Swinehart’s female replacement was unqualified to take over his role due to her lack of experience working in soccer.

— Matt Moret, New York Times, 18 July 2026

Definition of unqualified

Adjective

And as summer beach destinations across southern Europe get hotter and hotter, the country’s more temperate climate is even more appealing.

— Lila Harron Battis, Travel + Leisure, 23 July 2026
Cucumber plants can last all season long in temperate and subtropical climates.

— Alexandra Jones, The Spruce, 20 July 2026

Definition of temperate

Adjective

Gary had the punchout on Mafah that served as the big highlight, but Ezeiruaku was moving with absolute ease off the edge in generating pressure on Prescott.

— Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 July 2026
But his avuncular encouragement of Tony in what could be absolute folly brings real heart to this section — until calamity intrudes.

— David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 29 July 2026

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