sobriety

• Nom désignant l'état de sobriété, soit au sens d'absence d'ivresse due à l'alcool ou aux drogues, soit au sens de gravité, de modération et de retenue dans le comportement ou l'attitude.

A noun referring to the state of being sober, either in the sense of not being under the influence of alcohol or drugs, or in the sense of being serious, moderate, and restrained in behavior or attitude.

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1. State of being soberB2formal

   The state of not being under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

   état de sobriété

   • He has maintained his sobriety for over five years.
   • Sobriety is essential for safe driving.
   • She celebrated her first year of sobriety with her family.

   Synonymessoberness

   Antonymesdrunkennessinebriationintoxication

2. Seriousness or moderationC1formal

   The quality of being serious, sensible, and moderate in behavior or attitude.

   Sérieux ou modération

   • The judge spoke with great sobriety during the sentencing.
   • The meeting was conducted with a sense of sobriety and purpose.
   • His sobriety in financial matters earned him respect.

   Synonymesearnestnessgravitymoderationrestraintsedatenessseriousnesssolemnitystaidnesstemperance

   Antonymesexcessfrivolityimmoderationindulgenceintemperancerecklessnesswildness