the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
n. The quality or state of being sober.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
n. The state or character of being sober, in any sense of the word; sobriety.
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n. the state of being sober and not intoxicated by alcohol
n. a manner that is serious and solemn
Word Usage
"There are times, Anne dearie, when I know by your eyes that your soberness is put on like a garment and you're really aching to do something wild and young again."