noun
sobriety
suh-BREYE-ih-tee
noun
1
The state of not being drunk or under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
"He celebrated five years of sobriety with his support group."
2
Seriousness and calm, level-headed behavior.
"The judge addressed the court with great sobriety."
How to Use Sobriety
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishBeing sober — either not drunk, or serious and composed.
Common pairings
maintain sobriety
years of sobriety
sobriety test
Word Forms
sobrieties plural
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Etymology
From Old French sobriete, from Latin sobrietas, from sobrius ("sober").