sobriety

noun

so·​bri·​ety sə-ˈbrī-ə-tē 

sō-

: the quality or state of being sober

Synonyms of sobriety

• intentness
• gravity
• earnestness
• soberness
• earnest

Examples of sobriety in a Sentence

They did a sobriety test on him.

the sobriety of the situation

Recent Examples on the Web

Trump cited the 1983 National League Rookie of the Year’s post-career embrace of his Christian faith and longtime sobriety when pardoning him. —Matt Brown, Fortune, 15 Nov. 2025

Now, Lovato — who has been open about her sobriety journey in the past — and Jutes are pillars of strength for one another. —Daniela Avila, PEOPLE, 13 Nov. 2025

Last month, Jackson shared more about her journey to sobriety while accepting the Shining Star Award at the Friendly House Awards Luncheon. —Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 12 Nov. 2025

Borrowing from the principles of Alcoholics Anonymous, ITAA hosts regular meetings and encourages members to follow the 12 steps outlined by AA to achieve sobriety. —Charles Trepany, USA Today, 12 Nov. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Middle English sobrete, from Anglo-French sobreté, from Latin sobrietat-, sobrietas, from sobrius

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for sobriety

• anxiety
• impiety
• propriety
• satiety
• society
• variety
• antianxiety
• intersociety
• contrariety
• impropriety
• inebriety
• notoriety

Kids Definition

sobriety

noun

so·​bri·​ety sə-ˈbrī-ət-ē 

: the quality or state of being sober