noun
Uncommon
sobriety
suh-BREYE-ih-tee
Sobriety (noun) means the state of not being drunk or under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Example: “He celebrated five years of sobriety with his support group.”
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
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Etymology
From Old French sobriete, from Latin sobrietas, from sobrius ("sober").
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What does “sobriety” mean?
The word “sobriety” means the state of not being drunk or under the influence of alcohol or drugs. In plain terms, being sober — either not drunk, or serious and composed.
How do you pronounce “sobriety”?
“Sobriety” is pronounced suh-BREYE-ih-tee (/səˈbɹaɪ.ə.ti/ in IPA).
How do you use “sobriety” in a sentence?
Here is “sobriety” used in a sentence: “He celebrated five years of sobriety with his support group.”
What is the opposite of “sobriety”?
The opposite of “sobriety” — its antonyms — are drunkenness and intoxication.
What part of speech is “sobriety”?
“Sobriety” is a noun.
Where does the word “sobriety” come from?
The word “sobriety” comes from Latin. From Old French sobriete, from Latin sobrietas, from sobrius ("sober").
Is “sobriety” a common word?
“Sobriety” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “sobriety” have?
“Sobriety” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the state of not being drunk or under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
