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sobriety
[ suh-brahy-i-tee, soh- ]
/ səˈbraɪ ɪ ti, soʊ- /
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noun
the state or quality of being sober.
temperance or moderation, especially in the use of alcoholic beverages.
seriousness, gravity, or solemnity: an event marked by sobriety.
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Origin of sobriety
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British Dictionary definitions for sobriety
sobriety
/ (səʊˈbraɪətɪ) /
noun
the state or quality of being sober
the quality of refraining from excess
the quality of being serious or sedate
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