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sobriety.

The quality or state of being sober.

8 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/səˈbɹaɪ.ɪ.ti/UK/səˈbɹaɪ.ə.ti/Canada, US[səˈbɹaɪ.ə.ɾi]Canada, US/səˈbɹɑɪ.ə.ti/Australia
  1. The quality or state of being sober.

    countable · uncountable
    He celebrated five years of sobriety.
    The judge spoke with calm sobriety about the case.
  2. The quality or state of being sober. The quality or state of not being intoxicated.

    countable · uncountable
  3. The quality or state of being sober. The quality or state of being grave or earnestly thoughtful.

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  4. The quality or state of being sober. The state or quality of being unhurried; a state of calm.

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  5. The quality or state of being sober. A state of moderation or seriousness.

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  6. The quality or state of being sober. Modesty in color or style.

    countable · uncountable
  7. Soundness of judgment.

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Where this word comes from

From Old French sobriete, from Latin sobrietas.

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