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View usage for: (səbraɪɪti) 1. uncountable nounSobriety is the state of being sober rather than drunk. [formal] 2. uncountable nounSobriety is serious and thoughtful behaviour. [formal] ...the values society depends upon, such as honesty, sobriety and trust. Synonyms: seriousness, gravity, steadiness, restraint More Synonyms of sobriety More Synonyms of sobriety sobriety in British English (səʊˈbraɪətɪ) noun1. the state or quality of being sober 2. the quality of refraining from excess 3. the quality of being serious or sedate sobriety in American English (səˈbraɪəti; soʊˈbraɪəti) noun the state or quality of being sober ; specif.,a. temperance or moderation, esp. in the use of alcoholic liquor b. seriousness; sedateness Word origin ME sobrete < OFr sobriete < L sobrietas < sobrius, sober Examples of 'sobriety' in a sentencesobriety Definition the state of being sober a lifetime of sobriety the values society depends upon, such as honesty, sobriety and trust Synonyms steadiness restraint reasonableness level-headedness staidness sedateness Additional synonymsself-discipline, abstemiousness and family values Synonyms temperance, restraint, austerity, moderation, plain or simple living, self-control, abstinence, self-discipline, sobriety, continence, self-denial, self-restraint, forbearance, asceticism, frugalityShe faced her ordeal with admirable calmness. Synonyms coolness, cool (slang), composure, poise, equanimity, sang-froid, self-possession, dispassion, impassivity, imperturbability Definition the state of being calm or unworried Stopping briefly to regain her composure, she described her ordeal. Synonyms calmness, calm, poise, self-possession, cool (slang), ease, dignity, serenity, tranquillity, coolness, aplomb, equanimity, self-assurance, sang-froid, placidity, imperturbability, collectedness, sedateness - sober
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Additional synonymsThey praised him for his coolness under pressure. Synonyms calmness, control, composure, self-control, self-discipline, self-possession, placidity, level-headedness, imperturbability, collectedness, sedateness, placidness, composedness, dispassionateness Definition seriousness or solemnity of appearance or behaviour There was an appealing gravity to everything she said. Synonyms solemnity, gloom, seriousness, gravitas, thoughtfulness, grimness, dignity, sobriety, earnestnessDefinition the quality of being moderate He called on all parties to show moderation. Synonyms restraint, justice, fairness, composure, coolness, temperance, calmness, equanimity, reasonableness, mildness, justness, judiciousness, sedateness, moderateness Definition control imposed by oneself on one's own feelings, desires, or actions We've been exercising self-restraint in our resistance to occupation. Synonyms self-control, self-discipline, willpower, patience, forbearance, abstemiousness, self-command Definition the state or quality of being solemn the solemnity of the occasion Synonyms seriousness, gravity, formality, grandeur, gravitas, earnestness, portentousness, momentousness, impressiveness Definition abstinence from alcoholic drink a reformed alcoholic extolling the joys of temperance Synonyms teetotalism, abstinence, sobriety, abstemiousness |