Sobriety
(noun)
- The quality or state of being sober; not drunk or addicted to drugs.
- Seriousness, solemnity or sedateness of demeanor or expression.
Origin:
From latin sobrietas, from sobrius, "not drunk".
Examples:
- He admired her sobriety and her ability to stay focused on the task at hand.
- The judge warned the defendant that any violation of the terms of his release would result in a loss of his sobriety.
- She was well known for her sobriety, her wisdom, and her kindness.
- The sobriety of the room was only disturbed by the soft ticking of the grandfather clock.
- The funeral was conducted with the utmost sobriety, in accordance with the wishes of the deceased.