Soberness

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The state or quality of being sober. uncountable, usually
  2. 2
    a manner that is serious and solemn wordnet
  3. 3
    the state of being sober and not intoxicated by alcohol wordnet

Synonyms

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sobrietyabnegationabstemiousnessausteritybalancecandor

Etymology

From Middle English sobernes, sobrenesse; equivalent to sober + -ness.

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