soberness

/ˈsoʊbərnəs/
noun
  1. The state or quality of being serious, calm, and thoughtful.
    • After the accident, a mood of soberness settled over the group.
    • The soberness of the judge's voice made everyone in the courtroom listen carefully.
    • Her soberness during the meeting showed she understood the importance of the decision.
  2. The condition of not being drunk; freedom from alcohol intoxication.
    • She credits her support group for helping her maintain her soberness.
    • He celebrated five years of soberness with a small party for his family.
    • The driver's soberness was confirmed by the breathalyzer test.
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