1. (

• soberness ,
• sobriety

) the state of being sober and not intoxicated by alcohol ;

2. (

• sobriety ,
• dryness ,

) moderation in or abstinence from alcohol or other drugs ;

3. (

• graveness ,
• gravity ,
• sobriety ,
• soberness ,
• somberness ,
• sombreness

) a manner that is serious and solemn ;

4. (

• sobriety ,
• temperance

) abstaining from excess ;