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| so·bri·e·ty [ sə br ətee, sō br ətee ] |
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1. abstinence: abstinence from or moderation in the use of alcohol or drugs
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2. seriousness: the quality of being serious and thoughtful
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3. dullness: a lack of vitality or brightness
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| [15th century. Directly or via French< Latin sobrietas< sobrius "sober"] |
