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- [soh-ber]
- /ˈsoʊ bər/
- /ˈsəʊbənəs /
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- [soh-ber]
- /ˈsoʊ bər/
Definitions of soberness word
- adjective soberness not intoxicated or drunk. 1
- adjective soberness habitually temperate, especially in the use of liquor. 1
- adjective soberness quiet or sedate in demeanor, as persons. 1
- adjective soberness marked by seriousness, gravity, solemnity, etc., as of demeanor, speech, etc.: a sober occasion. 1
- adjective soberness subdued in tone, as color; not colorful or showy, as clothes. 1
- adjective soberness free from excess, extravagance, or exaggeration: sober facts. 1
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Origin of soberness
First appearance:
before 1300 One of the 15% oldest English words
1300-50; Middle English sobre < Old French < Latin sōbrius
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Parts of speech for Soberness
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
soberness popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 89% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 75% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
soberness usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for soberness
noun soberness
- abstinence — Abstinence is the practice of abstaining from something such as alcoholic drink or sex, often for health or religious reasons.
- asceticism — Asceticism is a simple, strict way of life with no luxuries or physical pleasures.
- dependability — software reliability
- astringency — An astringent taste.
- austerity — Austerity is a situation in which people's living standards are reduced because of economic difficulties.
Antonyms for soberness
noun soberness
- boozing — any alcoholic beverage; whiskey.
- dipsomania — an irresistible, typically periodic craving for alcoholic drink.
- drunkenness — intoxicated; drunk.
- humorousness — (uncountable) The state or quality of being humorous.
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