Definition of sobriety Sobriety

/sʌbɹajˈʌti/ - [subrayutee] - so•bri•e•ty

We found 14 definitions of sobriety from 4 different sources.

What does sobriety mean?

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Noun Plural: sobrieties
sobriety - moderation in or abstinence from alcohol or other drugs
		dryness
		temperance, moderation the act of tempering
sobriety - abstaining from excess
		temperance
sobriety - a manner that is serious and solemn
		graveness, gravity, soberness, somberness, sombreness
		serious-mindedness, earnestness, seriousness, sincerity an earnest and sincere feeling
sobriety - the state of being sober and not intoxicated by alcohol
		soberness
		temporary state a state that continues for a limited time

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sobriety (Noun)
The quality or state of being sober.
sobriety (Noun)
The quality or state of not being intoxicated.
sobriety (Noun)
The quality or state of being grave or earnestly thoughtful.
sobriety (Noun)
The state or quality of being unhurried; a state of calm.
sobriety (Noun)
A state of moderation or seriousness.
sobriety (Noun)
A state of modest in color or style.
sobriety (Noun)
Soundness of judgement.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

sobriety (n.)
Habitual soberness or temperance as to the use of spirituous liquors; as, a man of sobriety.
sobriety (n.)
Habitual freedom from enthusiasm, inordinate passion, or overheated imagination; calmness; coolness; gravity; seriousness; as, the sobriety of riper years.

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sobriety, noun, singular of sobrieties.

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