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

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

In both cases, there is something at once magisterial and leadenly self-regarding about the melancholic rhythms of Cusk’s prose, with its stiff and stately syntax and its utter impatience with the real vagaries of difference.

— Becca Rothfeld, New Yorker, 16 Aug. 2026
The Carolina Panthers played their offensive starters for three series on Saturday, and the result was an utter flop.

— Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 16 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 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
While hibiscus flowers might look tropical—and many varieties thrive in tropical climates—countless other hibiscus varieties grow well in temperate climates.

— Shelby Vittek, The Spruce, 15 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

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