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| − | [ | + | [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=English#ca._1100-1500_.09THE_MIDDLE_ENGLISH_PERIOD Middle English] sobrete, from Anglo-French sobreté, from [[Latin]] sobrietat-, sobrietas, from sobrius |
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Revision as of 22:42, 12 December 2020
Origin
Middle English sobrete, from Anglo-French sobreté, from Latin sobrietat-, sobrietas, from sobrius
Definitions
- a : sparing in the use of food and drink : abstemious
- b : not addicted to intoxicating drink
- c : not drunk
- 2: marked by sedate or gravely or earnestly thoughtful character or demeanor
- 3: unhurried, calm
- 4: marked by temperance, moderation, or seriousness <a sober candlelight vigil>
- 5: subdued in tone or color
- 6: showing no excessive or extreme qualities of fancy, emotion, or prejudice
Description
Sobriety is the state of being sober, that is, not in an altered state of consciousness, or not under the influence of psychoactive drugs. Sobriety is often tested with a breathalyzer. In neuro-linguistic programming, sobriety is the state of not acting out in an addiction. It also means to just be free!
