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sobriety
[ suh-brahy-i-tee, soh- ]
noun
- the state or quality of being sober rather than intoxicated.
- temperance or moderation, especially in the use of alcoholic beverages.
- the condition of a person addicted to alcohol, or to some other mood-altering substance, who successfully abstains from its use and from other associated habits while addressing the root causes of dependency and adopting a new outlook on life: abstinence ( def 3 ).
She’s turned herself around after entering a treatment center with staff who never gave up on her until she achieved sobriety.
Even once you have attained sobriety, recovery is a lifelong process.
- seriousness, gravity, or solemnity:
Our farewell gathering for the six laid-off employees was an event marked by sobriety.
sobriety
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noun
- the state or quality of being sober
- the quality of refraining from excess
- the quality of being serious or sedate
Other ˜yÐÄvlog Forms
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
Example Sentences
This evenly delivered sobriety amid massive uncertainty is its own kind of narcotic.
Frank Frank continues his debauchery and gives up his sobriety for good.
I’m also very sad that Frank lost his sobriety.
Saint-Gaudens’ square-jawed fellow is dressed as the sartorial epitome of colonial sobriety.
Martin, star of the biting sobriety comedy “Feel Good†and many beloved standpup specials, fell in love with the music history that had passed through the club.
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