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sobriety
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[sə(ʊ)ˈbrʌɪɪti], (Noun)
Definitions:
- the state of being sober
(e.g: the price of beer compelled me to maintain a certain level of sobriety)
- the quality of being staid or solemn
(e.g: she speaks with such sobriety, it's clear she speaks the truth)
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Origin
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late Middle English: from Old French sobriete or Latin sobrietas, from sobrius (see sober)
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