soberness
Translation
sobriety, seriousness, solemnity
Examples
The soberness of the occasion was felt by all.
The soberness of the occasion was felt by all.
He appreciated the soberness of his thoughts.
He appreciated the soberness of his thoughts.
Grammar Patterns
the soberness ((of sth.)) the quality of being serious and solemn The soberness of the occasion was felt by all.
Similar Words
Synonyms: seriousness, gravity, temperance; Antonyms: drunkenness, frivolity
Etymology
From the adjective 'sober' plus the suffix '-ness', which forms nouns indicating a state or quality. 'Sober' comes from Latin 'sobrius' (not drunk).
Memory Tips
Think of it as 'the state of being sober'. This can refer to not being intoxicated or to being serious and solemn.