sobriety
/soʊˈbraɪəti/
so · bri · e · ty
soʊ · ˈbraɪ · ə · ti
English Definition
n. seriousness; gravity; temperance
Significado en Español
sobriedad
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
sự tỉnh táo, sự nghiêm túc
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Example Sentence
The gravity of the situation called for sobriety.
情况的严重性需要严肃对待。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
sober (awake/aware) + iety → awake, serious, composed.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word that means the same as “sobriety”:
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A
intoxication
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B
seriousness
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C
excitement
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D
flamboyance
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B — seriousness.
“sobriety” means n. seriousness; gravity; temperance
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The solemn funeral was conducted with great dignity and quiet ______.
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A
sobriety
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B
silliness
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C
frivolity
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D
playfulness
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A — sobriety.
“sobriety” means n. seriousness; gravity; temperance
Common questions about “sobriety”
What does “sobriety” mean?
sobriety — n. seriousness; gravity; temperance. In Chinese: 清醒，严肃.
How do you pronounce “sobriety”?
sobriety is pronounced /soʊˈbraɪəti/. It breaks into 4 syllables: so · bri · e · ty.
How do you use “sobriety” in a sentence?
The gravity of the situation called for sobriety. (情况的严重性需要严肃对待。)
What are synonyms for “sobriety”?
seriousness, gravity, temperance — all close in meaning to sobriety (n. seriousness; gravity; temperance).
Is “sobriety” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. sobriety appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “sobriety”?
sober (awake/aware) + iety → awake, serious, composed.
