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Sobriety

//səˈbɹaɪ.ə.ti// noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    The quality or state of being sober.; The quality or state of not being intoxicated. countable, uncountable
  2. 2
    abstaining from excess wordnet
  3. 3
    The quality or state of being sober.; The quality or state of being grave or earnestly thoughtful. countable, uncountable
  4. 4
    a manner that is serious and solemn wordnet
  5. 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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  1. 6
    moderation in or abstinence from alcohol or other drugs wordnet
  2. 7
    The quality or state of being sober.; A state of moderation or seriousness. countable, uncountable
  3. 8
    the state of being sober and not intoxicated by alcohol wordnet
  4. 9
    The quality or state of being sober.; Modesty in color or style. countable, uncountable
  5. 10
    Soundness of judgment. countable, uncountable

Etymology

From Old French sobriete, from Latin sobrietas.

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