moderation in or abstinence from alcohol or drugs
a manner that is serious and solemn
The state of not being drunk.
The state of not being under the influence of or affected by alcohol.
1. Not only being not drunk, but also being habitually temperate in the use of alcohol. 2. For the recovering alcoholic, sobriety means being free from all drink (and drugs), and achieving a degree of peace of mind – by embodying AA's guiding principles. 3. See Recovery.
n. 1. (Slang) A drink of alcoholic beverage. 2. A drinking binge. "I had a slip last week." v. (Slang) The act of consuming alcohol. "I slipped last week." 3. Accident, accidental.
Abstinence from consumption of alcohol or drugs.
A state of complete abstinence from psychoactive substances by an addicted individual, in conjunction with a satisfactory quality of life.
Staying sober; not consuming alcohol.
The condition of refraining from drinking alcohol.
an alcohol-free/drug-free life
Sobriety is solemn or dignified personal behaviour, in particular moderation or abstinence with regard to (typically) the consumption of alcoholic beverages or illicit drugs. It could also be applied to the figurative 'consumption' of pornography, video games, DVDs, CDs, books, and the like.