Noun: sobriety su'brI-u-tee
- The state of being sober and not intoxicated by alcohol
"He maintained his sobriety for over a year";
- soberness
- Moderation in or abstinence from alcohol or other drugs
"His sobriety was a testament to his willpower";
- dryness
- Abstaining from excess
"His newfound sobriety led to significant improvements in his personal and professional life";
- temperance
- A manner that is serious and solemn
"The sobriety of the situation called for immediate action";
- graveness, gravity, soberness, somberness [US], sombreness [Brit, Cdn]
Derived forms: sobrieties
Type of: abstinence, earnestness, moderation, serious-mindedness, seriousness, sincerity, temperance, temporary state
Encyclopedia: Sobriety