teetotaller
Never touches alcohol
A teetotaller is someone who abstains completely from alcoholic beverages.
The word emphasizes total abstinence rather than mere moderation: She's been a teetotaller since college.
The term dates from 19th-century temperance movements and remains common in British English, while Americans usually spell it teetotaler.
Person who abstains
- nondrinkerOne who abstains
- temperanceHabitual moderation in behavior
- pledgeBinding promise given
- prohibitionAuthoritative legal ban
dry · alcohol-free · zero-proof · non-alcoholic · clean-living · straightedge · sober · abstinent
Able to think rationally
- lucidMentally sharp and comprehensible
- unintoxicatedNot affected by alcohol
- sharpFine-edged, or astute
- alertWarning or watchfulness
level-headed · recovery · twelve-step · AA · sober-curious · mindfulness · designated driver · mocktail
Aware of physical wellbeing
- clean-livingMorally sound lifestyle
- wellnessOverall state of health
- self-careMaintaining personal wellbeing
- fitnessGood physical shape
moderation · restraint · self-control · discipline · choice · personal · religious · Muslim
Firmness of purpose
- resolveFirmness of purpose
- self-disciplineRegulating one's own behavior
- fortitudeEnduring courage under pain
- perseveranceSustained resolve despite obstacles
steadfastness · tenacity · grit · restraint · resistance · temptation · conviction · commitment
non-drinker
Person who abstains
- nondrinkerOne who abstains
- temperanceHabitual moderation in behavior
- pledgeBinding promise given
prohibition · dry · alcohol-free · zero-proof · non-alcoholic · clean-living · straightedge · sober · abstinent · temperance movement
clear-headed
Able to think rationally
- lucidMentally sharp and comprehensible
- unintoxicatedNot affected by alcohol
- sharpFine-edged, or astute
alert · level-headed · recovery · twelve-step · AA · sober-curious · mindfulness · designated driver · mocktail · virgin drink
health-conscious
Aware of physical wellbeing
- clean-livingMorally sound lifestyle
- wellnessOverall state of health
- self-careMaintaining personal wellbeing
fitness · moderation · restraint · self-control · discipline · choice · personal · religious · Muslim · Mormon
determination
Firmness of purpose
- resolveFirmness of purpose
- self-disciplineRegulating one's own behavior
- fortitudeEnduring courage under pain
perseverance · steadfastness · tenacity · grit · restraint · resistance · temptation · conviction · commitment · firmness
teetotalleralcoholic
Addicted to drinking
drunkard · drunk · heavy drinker · lush · sot
teetotallerdrinker
One who consumes beverages
sommelier · oenophile · pub regular · bon vivant · hedonist
teetotallerbooze hound
Habitual excessive drinker
barfly · party animal · carouser · reveler · bon vivant