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sobriety

[ suh-brahy-i-tee, soh- ]

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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

/ ��əʊˈ��ɪə��ɪ /

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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Other Word Forms

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Word History and Origins

Origin of sobriety¹

1375–1425; late Middle English sobrietie (< Old French sobriete ) < Latin ��ō��, equivalent to ��ō�� ( us ) sober + -��, variant of -�� -ity after vowel stems

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Chanel says her brother had "a really long period of sobriety" before relapsing, something she says the family only discovered after James's death.

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The actor has been vocal about his battle with depression and his road to sobriety after drug and alcohol addiction.

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This evenly delivered sobriety amid massive uncertainty is its own kind of narcotic.

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Frank Frank continues his debauchery and gives up his sobriety for good.

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I’m also very sad that Frank lost his sobriety.

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Sobranje sobriquet

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