A manner that is serious and solemn; SYN. gravity, sobriety, soberness, somberness.

1. The quality of arousing fear or distress; SYN. distressfulness.
2. The trait of being serious; SYN. earnestness, serious-mindedness, sincerity.

ETYM Latin sobrietas: cf. French sobriété. Related to Sober.
1. Abstaining from excess; SYN. temperance.
2. Moderation in or abstinence from alcohol or drugs.

1. Undivided commitment or unreserved enthusiasm.
2. Undivided purpose or will or enthusiasm.