Associations to the word «Sobriety»

Wiktionary

SOBRIETY, noun. The quality or state of being sober.
SOBRIETY, noun. The quality or state of not being intoxicated.
SOBRIETY, noun. The quality or state of being grave or earnestly thoughtful.
SOBRIETY, noun. The state or quality of being unhurried; a state of calm.
SOBRIETY, noun. A state of moderation or seriousness.
SOBRIETY, noun. Modesty in color or style.
SOBRIETY, noun. Soundness of judgement.

Dictionary definition

SOBRIETY, noun. The state of being sober and not intoxicated by alcohol.
SOBRIETY, noun. Moderation in or abstinence from alcohol or other drugs.
SOBRIETY, noun. A manner that is serious and solemn.
SOBRIETY, noun. Abstaining from excess.

Wise words

A word is not a crystal, transparent and unchanged; it is the skin of a living thought and may vary greatly in color and content according to the circumstances and time in which it is used.
Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr.