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sobriety Definition


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sobriety
noun
    1. The state of being sober, especially not drunk.
      Thesaurus: continence, teetotalism, self-denial; Antonym: drunkenness, alcoholism.
    2. The state of being serious, solemn and calm.
      Thesaurus: serenity, restraint, composure, rationality, seriousness; Antonym: frivolity.
Etymology: 15c: from Latin sobrietas, from sobrius sober.



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