Definitions for sobriety

sobriety so·bri·e·ty

Spelling: [suh-brahy-i-tee, soh-]
IPA: /səˈbraɪ ɪ ti, soʊ-/

Sobriety is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 13 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 13 points.

You can make 362 anagrams from letters in sobriety (beiorsty).

Definitions for sobriety

noun

  1. the state or quality of being sober.
  2. temperance or moderation, especially in the use of alcoholic beverages.
  3. seriousness, gravity, or solemnity:

Origin of sobriety

1375-1425; late Middle English sobrietie (Old French sobriete) Latin sōbrietās, equivalent to sōbri(us) sober + -etās, variant of -itās -ity

Examples for sobriety

Such are the enjoyments of sobriety; such are the gratifications of innocence.

To what degree of industry, frugality, and sobriety can the Indian be brought?

In the graver hours of activity and industry, sobriety may be proper.

Twitter, like the national debt or Lindsay Lohans's sobriety, is in a constant state of flux.

When we step outside for a smoke, the cool air brings a snap of sobriety.

sobriety brought a new, kinder, and gentler Womack, who often expressed remorse and regret over his past offenses.

In a speech to the crowd, the smiling 19-year-old called her journey to sobriety “a miracle.”

Between wisdom and sobriety of soul (which is temperance) he drew no distinction.

When he slurred and smelled of alcohol, they ordered him out of the car for sobriety tests.

Men part with all sobriety of judgment when they come on ground of this kind.

Word Value for sobriety
Scrable

13

Words with friends

13

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