sobriety

sobrietà

Condizione di chi non è sotto l’effetto di alcol o droghe, soprattutto dopo aver smesso di usarli.

In inglese semplice: 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.

Sinonimi: soberness

Contrari: intoxication, drunkenness

Espressioni comuni: years of sobriety, maintain sobriety, sobriety test, check someone's sobriety

serietà, gravità

Modo serio e riflessivo di comportarsi o pensare.

In inglese semplice: 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.

Sinonimi: seriousness, gravity, earnestness

Contrari: frivolity

Espressioni comuni: sobriety of tone, with great sobriety, sobriety of judgment

calma, serenità

Stato di tranquillità in cui si agisce senza fretta né agitazione.

In inglese semplice: 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.

Sinonimi: calmness, composure

Contrari: agitation

Espressioni comuni: with quiet sobriety, sobriety of manner