sobriety

/səˈbraɪəti/
noun
  1. The state of being sober, not drunk or under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
    • After years of struggling with addiction, she celebrated five years of sobriety.
    • The program helps people achieve and maintain sobriety through counseling and community.
    • He credits his support group with helping him maintain his sobriety.
  2. The quality of being serious, calm, and sensible; seriousness or gravity.
    • We need to approach this problem with sobriety and careful thought.
    • The judge spoke with sobriety as she delivered the verdict.
    • The ceremony was marked by a sense of sobriety and respect.
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