sobriety
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so·bri·e·ty
(sə-brī′ĭ-tē, sō-)n.
The state or condition of being sober: "three years of drug-free sobriety" (Ron Rosenbaum). See Synonyms at abstinence.
[Middle English sobriete, from Old French, from Latin sōbrietās, from sōbrius, sober; see sober.]
sobriety
(səʊˈbraɪətɪ)n
1. the state or quality of being sober
2. the quality of refraining from excess
3. the quality of being serious or sedate
so•bri•e•ty
(səˈbraɪ ɪ ti, soʊ-)n.
1. the state or quality of being sober.
2. temperance or moderation, esp. in the use of alcoholic beverages.
3. seriousness or solemnity.
[1375–1425; late Middle English sobrietie (< Old French sobriete) < Latin sōbrietās <sōbri(us) sober];
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Noun | 1. | ![]() temporary state - a state that continues for a limited time |
2. | sobriety - moderation in or abstinence from alcohol or other drugs temperance, moderation - the trait of avoiding excesses | |
3. | sobriety - a manner that is serious and solemn serious-mindedness, earnestness, seriousness, sincerity - the trait of being serious; "a lack of solemnity is not necessarily a lack of seriousness"- Robert Rice stodginess, stuffiness - dull and pompous gravity | |
4. | sobriety - abstaining from excess abstinence - act or practice of refraining from indulging an appetite |
sobriety
noun
1. abstinence, temperance, abstemiousness, moderation, self-restraint, soberness, nonindulgence the boredom of a lifetime of sobriety
2. seriousness, gravity, steadiness, restraint, composure, coolness, calmness, solemnity, reasonableness, level-headedness, staidness, sedateness the values society depends upon, such as honesty, sobriety and trust
sobriety
noun1. High seriousness of manner or bearing:
2. The practice of refraining from use of alcoholic liquors:
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sobriety
[səʊˈbraɪətɪ] N1. (= not being drunk) sobriety test > (US) → prueba f de alcoholemia
3. (= subdued nature) → sobriedad f, discreción f
sobriety
n
(= not being drunk) → Nüchternheit f; she maintained her sobriety for 7 years → sie hat 7 Jahre lang nicht getrunken
(= seriousness, sedateness) → Solidität f; (of dress etc) → Schlichtheit f, → Dezentheit f; (of colour) → Gedecktheit f