sobriety

noun
UK: /səˈbraɪəti/
US: /soʊˈbraɪəti/

  1. The state of not being drunk.

    1. He values sobriety after a long period of alcohol abuse.
    2. Maintaining sobriety is a daily commitment that requires support and dedication.

  2. The quality of being serious or solemn.

    1. The sobriety of the occasion demanded respect.
    2. The leader's sobriety inspired confidence during the national crisis.

  3. The state of abstaining from alcohol or drugs.

    1. Sobriety is essential for a healthy life.
    2. She celebrated five years of sobriety with her support group.

Synonyms

abstinence temperance solemnity teetotalism

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "sobriety" in English means: The state of not being drunk., The quality of being serious or solemn., The state of abstaining from alcohol or drugs..

The phonetic transcription of "sobriety" is /səˈbraɪəti/ in British English and /soʊˈbraɪəti/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "sobriety": abstinence, temperance, solemnity, teetotalism.

Example usage of "sobriety": "He values sobriety after a long period of alcohol abuse.". More examples on the page.