raittius — meaning in English
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English meaning
- abstinence noun The practice of deliberately avoiding something one wants, such as food, alcohol, or sex.
- sobriety noun The state of not being drunk or under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
- temperance noun Self-restraint, especially in eating, drinking, or other appetites.
Senses
raittius is used for these senses in English:
- abstinence Specifically, the practice of abstaining from intoxicating/alcoholic beverages; total abstinence; teetotalism). [First attested around 1150 to 1350.]
- temperance Habitual moderation in regard to the indulgence of the natural appetites and passions; restrained or moderate indulgence.
sobriety — full definition
- noun The state of not being drunk or under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
- noun Seriousness and calm, level-headed behavior.