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- Dictionarysobriety/sə(ʊ)ˈbrʌɪɪti/
noun
- 1. the state of being sober: "the price of beer compelled me to maintain a certain level of sobriety" Similar
- 2. the quality of being staid or solemn: "she speaks with such sobriety, it's clear she speaks the truth" Similar
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the state or quality of being sober (= not drunk) Sobriety also means the state of being serious and calm: This judge is known for his sobriety and fairness. (Definition of sobriety from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)
The meaning of SOBRIETY is the quality or state of being sober. How to use sobriety in a sentence.
noun. the state or quality of being sober rather than intoxicated. temperance or moderation, especially in the use of alcoholic beverages. the condition of a person addicted to alcohol, or to some other mood-altering substance, who successfully abstains from its use and from other associated habits while addressing the root causes of dependency ...
sobriety. (səbraɪɪti ) 1. uncountable noun. Sobriety is the state of being sober rather than drunk. [formal] 2. uncountable noun. Sobriety is serious and thoughtful behaviour. [formal] ...the values society depends upon, such as honesty, sobriety and trust.
Sobriety is the condition of not having any effects from alcohol or drugs. Sobriety is also considered to be the natural state of a human being at birth. A person in a state of sobriety is considered sober. Organizations of the temperance movement have encouraged sobriety as being normative in society.
Definition of sobriety noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Sobriety is the state of being sober, which can mean either not intoxicated or being solemn. If he takes a drink, an alcoholic ends a stretch of sobriety. You might note sobriety in the stands when your team is losing.
