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Soberness vs Abstemiousness - What's the difference?

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Soberness is a related term of abstemiousness.


As nouns the difference between soberness and abstemiousness

is that soberness is the state or quality of being sober while abstemiousness is the quality of being abstemious, temperate, or sparing, particularly in the use of food and strong drinks .

soberness

English

Noun

(-)
  • The state or quality of being sober.

    • Synonyms

    * sobriety; see also

    Antonyms

    * See also

    abstemiousness

    English

    Noun

    (-)
  • The quality of being abstemious, temperate, or sparing, particularly in the use of food and strong drinks.

    • Usage notes

    * It expresses a greater degree of abstinence than (temperance).

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