Pronunciation: /æbˈstɪnəntli/
adverb in a way that shows self-restraint or abstaining from something
A1 She ate the cake abstinently, resisting the temptation to have a second slice.
A2 The doctor advised him to live abstinently in order to improve his health.
B1 The monk lived abstinently, refraining from worldly pleasures.
B2 The athlete trained abstinently, focusing solely on their goal of winning the championship.
C1 She practiced meditation abstinently, finding inner peace and clarity.
C2 The author wrote abstinently, carefully choosing each word to convey the intended message.
formal He lived abstinently, avoiding all indulgences and temptations.
informal She's been eating abstinently to stay fit for her upcoming marathon.
slang I'm trying to go abstinently on junk food, but it's so hard!
figurative The artist approached the blank canvas abstinently, waiting for inspiration to strike.
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