soberness
The state or quality of being soberThe state or quality of being sober.
Meaning
1 senses(uncountable, usually)The state or quality of being sober.
the state of being sober and not intoxicated by alcohol
Origin
From Middle English sobernes, sobrenesse; equivalent to sober + -ness.From Middle English sobernes, sobrenesse; equivalent to sober + -ness.
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Forms
plural: sobernesses| Singular | soberness |
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uncountable
Synonyms
5 synonymsClose in meaning
- the state of being sober and not intoxicated by alcohol:sobriety
- a manner that is serious and solemn:gravenessgravitysobrietysombernesssombreness
Antonyms
1 antonymsWord family
1 related wordsRelatedsober
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable