Antonyms for sobriety

Grammar : Noun

Spell : suh-brahy-i-tee, soh-

Phonetic Transcription : səˈbraɪ ɪ ti, soʊ-

Definition of sobriety

Origin : c.1400, "moderation in indulgence," from Old French sobriete "sobriety, moderation" (Modern French sobrieté) or directly from Latin sobrietatem (nominative sobrietas), from sobrius (see sober (adj.)). Meaning "steadiness, gravity" is recorded from 1540s.

noun abstinence

Example sentences :

Such are the enjoyments of sobriety; such are the gratifications of innocence.
Extract from : « Imogen » by William Godwin

In the graver hours of activity and industry, sobriety may be proper.
Extract from : « Imogen » by William Godwin

Between wisdom and sobriety of soul (which is temperance) he drew no distinction.
Extract from : « The Memorabilia » by Xenophon

Men part with all sobriety of judgment when they come on ground of this kind.
Extract from : « Short Studies on Great Subjects » by James Anthony Froude

To what degree of industry, frugality, and sobriety can the Indian be brought?
Extract from : « The Indian Question (1874) » by Francis A. Walker

He is but a drunkard in his cups, thou a palterer in sobriety.'
Extract from : « The Fifth Queen Crowned » by Ford Madox Ford

The balance on one leg in walking a plank as a proof of sobriety.
Extract from : « The Sailor's Word-Book » by William Henry Smyth

That temperance and sobriety are the best guardians of health is an old story.
Extract from : « The Simple Life » by Charles Wagner

For sobriety is a kind of prudence, 395as people say, and justice also needs the presence of prudence.
Extract from : « Plutarch's Morals » by Plutarch

Most fellows only reach that stage of sobriety when they are middle-aged.
Extract from : « A College Girl » by Mrs. George de Horne Vaizey

Synonyms for sobriety

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