What does "sobriety" mean?

The quality or state of being sober.; The quality or state of not being intoxicated.

How do you pronounce "sobriety"?

Pronounced //səˈbɹaɪ.ə.ti//.

Common synonyms include: gravity, temperance, abnegation, abstemiousness, abstention, abstinence.

/səˈbɹaɪ.ə.ti/ noun

noun ·Common ·High school level

Noun

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The quality or state of being sober.; The quality or state of not being intoxicated. countable, uncountable
2
abstaining from excess wordnet
3
The quality or state of being sober.; The quality or state of being grave or earnestly thoughtful. countable, uncountable
4
a manner that is serious and solemn wordnet
5
The quality or state of being sober.; The state or quality of being unhurried; a state of calm. countable, uncountable

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moderation in or abstinence from alcohol or other drugs wordnet
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The quality or state of being sober.; A state of moderation or seriousness. countable, uncountable
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the state of being sober and not intoxicated by alcohol wordnet
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The quality or state of being sober.; Modesty in color or style. countable, uncountable
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Soundness of judgment. countable, uncountable

"Yanni is devoted to his sobriety."

From Old French sobriete, from Latin sobrietas.