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sobriety

n. uncountable
C1 Advanced US //səˈbɹaɪəti// UK //səbɹˈaɪəti// so·bri·ety

n. the state of not being drunk or under the influence of drugs. It can also mean being serious and sensible in your behavior.

n. the state of being sober, specifically the absence of intoxication by alcohol or drugs. In a broader sense, refers to a quality of seriousness, gravity, or solemnity in manner or style.


SIMPLE

He celebrated five years of continuous sobriety today.

CONTEXTUAL

The doctor emphasized that maintaining long-term sobriety requires a strong support network and healthy lifestyle changes.

COMPLEX

The architect's design was praised for its aesthetic sobriety, eschewing modern trends in favor of clean lines and functional simplicity that commanded quiet respect.

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Origin

From Old French sobriete, from Latin sobrietas.

Usage

Uncountable in both its medical and behavioral senses.

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