soberness
nounUK /ˈsəʊ.bə.nəs/
US /ˈsoʊ.bɚ.nəs/
Soberness means being calm and serious, not silly or wild.
The soberness of the meeting made everyone sit quietly and listen.
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2. The state of not being drunk.
After a night of drinking, he was glad to feel soberness return by morning.
3. The quality of being plain and not decorated.
The soberness of the room's colors made it feel peaceful.
4. A serious and thoughtful attitude.
Her soberness during the test helped her focus on every question.