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Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /səˈbraɪəti/
sobriety means: The state of not being drunk or affected by drugs, especially after giving them up.
noun
The state of not being drunk or affected by drugs, especially after giving them up.
- She is proud of her sobriety.
- His friends supported him through his first year of sobriety.
- The officer checked the driver's sobriety.
A serious, thoughtful way of behaving or thinking.
- She spoke with great sobriety.
- The sobriety of his tone surprised us.
- Her usual sobriety disappeared when she heard the joke.
A calm state in which someone acts without hurry or excitement.
- He worked with quiet sobriety.
- Her sobriety of manner helped everyone relax.
- Even during the rush, she moved with remarkable sobriety.
Questions about sobriety
What does sobriety mean?
The state of not being drunk or affected by drugs, especially after giving them up.
What is sobriety in other languages?
Türkçe: ayıklık · Español: sobriedad · Français: sobriété · Deutsch: Nüchternheit · Italiano: sobrietà · 日本語: しらふ
How do you pronounce sobriety?
It is pronounced /səˈbraɪəti/.
How do you use sobriety in a sentence?
She is proud of her sobriety. His friends supported him through his first year of sobriety.
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