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Sobriety vs Calmness - What's the difference?

sobriety | calmness | Synonyms |

Sobriety is a synonym of calmness.


As nouns the difference between sobriety and calmness

is that sobriety is the quality or state of being sober while calmness is (uncountable) the state of being calm; tranquillity; silence.

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")

    calmness

    English

    Noun

  • (uncountable) The state of being calm; tranquillity; silence.
  • (countable) The product of being calm.

    • Synonyms

    * See also

    Antonyms

    * disturbance