Definition of SOBRIETY

sobriety

Plural: sobrieties

Noun

  • The state of being sober; seriousness or moderation.
  • the state of being sober and not intoxicated by alcohol
  • moderation in or abstinence from alcohol or other drugs
  • a manner that is serious and solemn
  • abstaining from excess
  • The quality or state of being sober.
  • The quality or state of not being intoxicated.
  • The quality or state of being sober.
  • The quality or state of being grave or earnestly thoughtful.
  • The quality or state of being sober.
  • The state or quality of being unhurried; a state of calm.
  • The quality or state of being sober.
  • A state of moderation or seriousness.
  • The quality or state of being sober.
  • Modesty in color or style.
  • Soundness of judgment.

Examples

  • Maintaining sobriety of thought is key to mastering Scrabble strategy.

Origin / Etymology

From Old French sobriete, from Latin sobrietas.

Synonyms

dryness, graveness, gravity, soberness, somberness, sombreness, temperance, drunkenness#Antonyms

Scrabble Score: 13

sobriety: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
sobriety: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
sobriety: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 13

sobriety: valid Words With Friends Word