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- Dictionarysoberness/ˈsəʊbənəs/
noun
- 1. the state of not being under the influence of alcohol; sobriety: "he leaves the festivities proclaiming his soberness"
- 2. the quality of being staid or solemn: "there isn't a lot of energy here due to the soberness of the music"
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Learn the meaning of sober as an adjective and a verb, with synonyms, examples, and word history. Sober can mean not intoxicated, abstaining from alcohol or drugs, serious, calm, or well reasoned.
Soberness is a mental state free of jesting or trifling. Find synonyms, antonyms, and related words for soberness in this online thesaurus.
Soberness is the state of being sober and not intoxicated by alcohol or drugs, or a serious and solemn manner. Find out the origin, usage, and translations of the word soberness in different languages and contexts.
Definitions of soberness. noun. the state of being sober and not intoxicated by alcohol. synonyms: sobriety. see more. noun. a manner that is serious and solemn. synonyms: graveness, gravity, sobriety, somberness, sombreness. see more.
Find words and phrases that mean the same or the opposite of soberness, such as self-control, sobriety, or imperturbability. Learn how to use them in sentences and browse related terms.
(of an occasion) at which no alcohol is served or drunk: You will find it easier if everyone knows that you are planning a sober holiday. When you are planning a sober wedding, don't forget to include some non-alcoholic sparkling wine. More examplesFewer examples. I hadn't drunk a thing - I was completely sober.
not intoxicated or drunk. habitually temperate, especially in the use of liquor. Synonyms: abstinent, abstemious. quiet or sedate in demeanor, as persons. marked by seriousness, gravity, solemnity, etc., as of demeanor, speech, etc.: a sober occasion.
