sobriety

//səˈbraɪ.ə.ti//
C1Frequency Level 12Formal
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Noun

1

The state of being sober; not being intoxicated by alcohol or drugs.

After years of struggling with addiction, he finally achieved sobriety.

2

The quality of being serious, sensible, and solemn in character or demeanor.

The sobriety of the judge's expression reassured everyone in the courtroom.