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Word: Sobriety
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
late Middle English: from Old French sobriete or Latin sobrietas, from sobrius (see sober)
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
sə(ʊ)ˈbrʌɪɪti
Dialects: British English
Definition:
the state of being sober
Short Definition:state of being sober
Examples:- the price of beer compelled me to maintain a certain level of sobriety
Definition:
the quality of being staid or solemn
Short Definition:quality of being staid or solemn
Examples:- she speaks with such sobriety, it's clear she speaks the truth
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