sobriety
The quality or state of being soberThe quality or state of being sober.
» Yanni is devoted to his sobriety.
Meaning
7 senses(countable, uncountable)The quality or state of being sober.
He celebrated five years of sobriety.
The judge spoke with calm sobriety about the case.
the state of being sober and not intoxicated by alcohol
The quality or state of being sober.
(countable, uncountable)The quality or state of not being intoxicated.
Nüchternheit
тре́звостьtrézvostʹ
(countable, uncountable)The quality or state of being grave or earnestly thoughtful.
(countable, uncountable)The state or quality of being unhurried; a state of calm.
(countable, uncountable)A state of moderation or seriousness.
(countable, uncountable)Modesty in color or style.
(countable, uncountable)Soundness of judgment.
Examples
6 sentencesYanni is devoted to his sobriety.
Tom failed a field sobriety test.
Tom took a vow of sobriety.
Yanni is strongly devoted to his sobriety.
Sobriety is his kryptonite.
Translations
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Origin
From Old French sobriete, from Latin sobrietas.From Old French sobriete, from Latin sobrietas.
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Forms
plural: sobrieties| Singular | sobriety |
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Synonyms
7 synonyms- abstaining from excess:temperance
- moderation in or abstinence from alcohol or other drugs:dryness
- the state of being sober and not intoxicated by alcohol:soberness
- a manner that is serious and solemn:gravenessgravitysobernesssombernesssombreness
Antonyms
2 antonymsWord family
1 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable