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Definition of sobriety

sobriety

/səˈbraɪ.ə.ti/
so · bri · e · ty
Adverb:soberly
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Plural:sobrieties
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Adjective:sober
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sobriety Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The state of being sober and free from the influence of alcohol or intoxicating drugs; habitual abstinence from intoxicants.

Example

"The police officer administered a field test to assess the driver's sobriety."

2

The quality of being serious, calm, and measured in demeanor, judgment, or style.

Example

"The judge addressed the courtroom with a quiet sobriety that commanded immediate respect."

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• Rhymes for sobriety

• Nearby Words

soberly
soberness
sobralia
sobriety
soccer
sociability
sociable

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in Middle English from Old French sobriete, from Latin sobrietas ('moderation, temperance'), derived from sobrius ('sober, not drunk, self-controlled').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Sobriety. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/sobriety
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