teetotalist
Never touches alcohol
A teetotalist is someone who abstains completely from alcoholic beverages.
The word is a less common variant of teetotaler, with the same meaning: Her grandfather was a lifelong teetotalist who never touched a drop.
The "tee" prefix emphasizes totality—total abstinence, not mere moderation.
One who abstains
- temperanceHabitual moderation in behavior
- abstinenceVoluntary forgoing of indulgences
- sobrietyUnimpaired mental state
- prohibitionAuthoritative legal ban
straightedge · dry · alcohol-free · nonindulgence · pledger · WCTU · clean
Morally sound lifestyle
- health-consciousAware of physical wellbeing
- wellnessOverall state of health
- self-disciplineRegulating one's own behavior
- moderationAvoidance of excess
Mentally focused and rational
- unimpairedNot weakened or diminished
- lucidMentally sharp and comprehensible
- alertWarning or watchfulness
- sharpFine-edged, or astute
levelheaded · coherent · rational · grounded · composed · steady · clear-eyed · unintoxicated
Formal binding promise
- vowSolemn personal commitment
- commitmentFirm pledge to act
- promiseCommitment to act
- declarationFormal public announcement
covenant · resolution · undertaking · affirmation · signing · avowal · dedication
nondrinker
One who abstains
- temperanceHabitual moderation in behavior
- abstinenceVoluntary forgoing of indulgences
- sobrietyUnimpaired mental state
prohibition · straightedge · dry · alcohol-free · nonindulgence · pledger · WCTU · clean
clean-living
Morally sound lifestyle
- health-consciousAware of physical wellbeing
- wellnessOverall state of health
- self-disciplineRegulating one's own behavior
moderation · sober-curious · puritanism · asceticism · self-denial
clearheaded
Mentally focused and rational
- unimpairedNot weakened or diminished
- lucidMentally sharp and comprehensible
- alertWarning or watchfulness
sharp · levelheaded · coherent · rational · grounded · composed · steady · clear-eyed · unintoxicated
oath
Formal binding promise
- vowSolemn personal commitment
- commitmentFirm pledge to act
- promiseCommitment to act
declaration · covenant · resolution · undertaking · affirmation · signing · avowal · dedication