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Frivolity vs Sobriety - What's the difference?

frivolity | sobriety |

As nouns the difference between frivolity and sobriety

is that frivolity is frivolous act while sobriety is the quality or state of being sober.

frivolity

English

Noun

(frivolities)
  • frivolous act
  • state of being frivolous

    • Related terms

    * frivolous

    sobriety

    English

    Noun

    (-)
  • The quality or state of being sober.
  • The quality or state of not being intoxicated.
  • The quality or state of being grave or earnestly thoughtful.
  • The state or quality of being unhurried; a state of calm.
  • A state of moderation or seriousness.
  • A state of modest in color or style.
  • Soundness of judgement.

    • Synonyms

    * (quality or state of not being intoxicated) soberness; see also

    Antonyms

    * (quality or state of not being intoxicated) drunkenness, intoxication; see also

    Derived terms

    * (l)

    Related terms

    * (l)

    External links

    * (wikipedia "sobriety")