Meaning & use
sobriety
The state of not being drunk, or a serious, sensible manner of behaving.
See it in a sentence
He has maintained his sobriety for five years since completing rehabilitation treatment.
The judge addressed the courtroom with a sobriety that matched the gravity of the case.
A note on using this word
Sobriety most often refers to abstaining from alcohol, though it can also describe a serious, composed manner.
Words with a similar meaning
sobernessabstinence
Choose a synonym to suit the sentence. Meanings can overlap without being identical.
Words with an opposite meaning
drunkennessintoxication
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