Sobriety Meaning

/səˈbɹaɪ.ɪ.ti/
C1

Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.

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Definition

nounThe quality or state of being sober.

nounThe quality or state of being sober., The quality or state of not being intoxicated.

Sentence Examples

Yanni is devoted to his sobriety.
Yanni is strongly devoted to his sobriety.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms:
gravity dryness
Antonyms:
drunkenness
CEFR Practice Quiz
The doctor insisted on complete ____ from alcohol to save his liver.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
After years of struggling with addiction, he celebrated another anniversary of successful ____.

Word Origin & History

From Old French sobriete, from Latin sobrietas.

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CEFR Practice Quiz
The doctor insisted on complete ____ from alcohol to save his liver.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
After years of struggling with addiction, he celebrated another anniversary of successful ____.

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