sobriedade
[so.bri.e.ˈda.dɨ]
nounfemininepl: sobriedades
sobriety
1. The state of being sober; not intoxicated by alcohol or drugs
He maintained his sobriety throughout the evening.
Ele manteve sua sobriedade durante toda a noite.
2. Seriousness and gravity of manner or character; gravity of demeanor
She spoke with sobriety about the serious matter.
Ela falou com sobriedade sobre o assunto sério.
3. Moderation and restraint; temperance
His sobriety in spending habits was admirable.
Sua sobriedade nos hábitos de gastos era admirável.
4. Simplicity and restraint in style or appearance
The room was decorated with sobriety and elegance.
O quarto foi decorado com sobriedade e elegância.
Related Idioms & Phrases
com toda a sobriedade (with all seriousness)
manter a sobriedade (to maintain sobriety)
perder a sobriedade (to lose sobriety)
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