Definitions for sobriety
səˈbraɪ ɪ ti, soʊ-so·bri·ety

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. soberness, sobrietynoun

   the state of being sober and not intoxicated by alcohol

2. sobriety, drynessnoun

   moderation in or abstinence from alcohol or other drugs

3. graveness, gravity, sobriety, soberness, somberness, sombrenessnoun

   a manner that is serious and solemn

4. sobriety, temperancenoun

   abstaining from excess

WiktionaryRate this definition:3.0 / 1 vote

1. sobrietynoun

   The quality or state of being sober.

2. sobrietynoun

   The quality or state of not being intoxicated.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Sobrietynoun

   Etymology: from sobrieté, French; sobrius, Latin.

   1. Temperance in drink; soberness.

   Drunkenness is more uncharitable to the soul, and in scripture is more declaimed against than gluttony; and sobriety hath obtained to signify temperance in drinking. Taylor.

   2. Present freedom from the power of strong liquour.3. General temperance.

   In setting down the form of common prayer, there was no need that the book should mention either the learning of a fit, or the unfitness of an ignorant minister, more than that he which describeth the manner how to pitch a field, should speak of moderation and sobriety in diet. Richard Hooker.

   4. Freedom from inordinate passion.

   The libertine could not prevail on men of virtue and sobriety to give up their religion. John Rogers.

   5. Calmness; coolness.

   We will enquire with all sobriety and severity, whether there be in the footsteps of nature, any such transmission of immateriate virtues and what the force of imagination is. Francis Bacon, Natural History.

   Sobriety in our riper years is the effect of a well concocted warmth; but where the principles are only phlegm, what can be expected but an insipid manhood, and stupid old infancy? Dryden.

   If sometimes Ovid appears too gay, there is a secret gracefulness of youth which accompanies his writings, though the stayedness and sobriety of age be wanting. Dryden.

   6. Seriousness; gravity.

   Mirth makes them not mad;
   Nor sobriety sad. John Denham.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Sobriety

   Sobriety is the condition of not having any measurable levels or effects from alcohol or drugs. Sobriety is also considered to be the natural state of a human being at birth. A person in a state of sobriety is considered sober. Organizations of the temperance movement have encouraged sobriety as being normative in society.In a treatment setting, sobriety is the achieved goal of independence from consuming alcohol. As such, sustained abstinence is a prerequisite for sobriety. Early in abstinence, residual effects of alcohol consumption can preclude sobriety. These effects are labeled "PAWS," or "post-acute-withdrawal syndrome." Someone who abstains, but has a latent desire to resume use, is termed a "Dry drunk" and not considered truly sober. An abstainer may be subconsciously motivated to resume alcohol consumption, but for a variety of reasons, abstains (e.g. a medical or legal concern precluding use).Sobriety has more specific meanings within specific contexts, such as the culture of many substance use recovery programs, law enforcement, and some schools of psychology. In some cases, sobriety implies the achievement of "life balance."

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:4.0 / 2 votes

1. Sobrietynoun

   habitual soberness or temperance as to the use of spirituous liquors; as, a man of sobriety

2. Sobrietynoun

   habitual freedom from enthusiasm, inordinate passion, or overheated imagination; calmness; coolness; gravity; seriousness; as, the sobriety of riper years

FreebaseRate this definition:4.0 / 1 vote

1. Sobriety

   Sobriety is the condition of not having any measurable levels, or effects from mood-altering drugs. According to WHO "Lexicon of alcohol and drug terms...", sobriety is continued abstinence from psychoactive drug use. Sobriety is also considered to be the natural state of a human being given at a birth. In a treatment setting, sobriety is the achieved goal of independence from consuming or craving mind-altering substances. As such, sustained abstinence is a prerequisite for sobriety. Early in abstinence, residual effects of mind-altering substances can preclude sobriety. These effects are labeled "PAWS", or "post acute withdrawal syndrome". Someone who abstains, but has a latent desire to resume use, is not considered truly sober. An abstainer may be subconsciously motivated to resume drug use, but for a variety of reasons, abstains. Sobriety has more specific meanings within specific contexts, such as the culture of Alcoholics Anonymous, other 12 step programs, law enforcement, and some schools of psychology. In some cases, sobriety implies achieving "life balance."

Matched Categories

1. • Abstinence
   • Seriousness
   • Temperance
   • Temporary State

How to pronounce sobriety?

1. Alex

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   David

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   Mark

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   Daniel

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   Libby

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   Mia

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   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

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   Priya

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   Neerja

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   Zira

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   Oliver

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   Wendy

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   Fred

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   Tessa

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How to say sobriety in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of sobriety in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of sobriety in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

Examples of sobriety in a Sentence

1. Lillo Brancato:

   Sobriety is something that can be a challenge every single day.

2. Paul Hokemeyer:

   One of the gifts of aging in recovery is the ability to ignore the noise and distractions of life. In long-term sobriety, people are able to focus on the qualitative aspects of their lives, like relationships, meaningful work and peace of mind, and let go of the neurotic pursuit for quantitative fulfillment, such as power, property and prestige.

3. Wendy Williams:

   Addressing my sobriety, my addiction head-on has really helped me sort out every single compartment in my life, i have a commitment to me and my son to come out of here better, stronger and faster than ever and by the way, I will still commit cause youll forget about my business any moment now I commit that the motto of this show will always be their business is our business!

4. Dianna De La Garza:

   She's happy, she's healthy, she's working on her sobriety, and she's getting the help she needs.

5. Brandon Lee:

   I’ve worked tirelessly organizing an intervention and it’s incredibly upsetting that it never came to fruition.I wanted my dad’s hopeful sobriety and recovery to be a private family matter but, as a result of hisaccusations on social media, I feel forced to speak out, i have and will continue to cooperate with law enforcement as needed. I love my father and just want to see him sober, happy and healthy.

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