different between solemnity vs sobriety

English

Etymology

solemn +? -ity, from Middle English solemnity (“observance of formality and ceremony”), frequently in the phrases in solemnity, with solemnity, which from Old French solemnite, from Latin sollemnit?s, from sollemnis. (Compare solemn.)

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /s??l?mn?ti/
• Hyphenation: so?lem?ni?ty

Noun

solemnity (countable and uncountable, plural solemnities)

1. The quality of being deeply serious and sober or solemn.

   the solemnity of a funeral

   • The stateliness and gravity of the Spaniards shows itself in the solemnity of their language.

   • 1754, Jonathan Edwards, An Inquiry into the Modern Prevailing Notions Respecting that Freedom of the Will which is supposed to be Essential to Moral Agency

     These promises were often made with great solemnity and confirmed with an oath.

2. An instance or example of solemn behavior; a rite or ceremony performed with reverence.
   • April 17, 1707, Francis Atterbury, a sermon

     The forms and solemnities of the last judgment.

3. (Catholicism) A feast day of the highest rank celebrating a mystery of faith such as the Trinity, an event in the life of Jesus, the Virgin Mary, or another important saint.
4. (law) A solemn or formal observance; proceeding according to due form; the formality which is necessary to render a thing done valid.
5. (obsolete) A celebration or festivity.

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Anagrams

• mylonites

English

Etymology

From Old French sobriete, from Latin sobrietas.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /s??b?a?.?ti/
• Rhymes: -a??ti

Noun

sobriety (countable and uncountable, plural sobrieties)

1. The quality or state of being sober.
   1. The quality or state of not being intoxicated.
   2. The quality or state of being grave or earnestly thoughtful.
   3. The state or quality of being unhurried; a state of calm.
   4. A state of moderation or seriousness.
   5. Modesty in color or style.
2. Soundness of judgement.

Synonyms

• (quality or state of not being intoxicated): soberness; see also Thesaurus:drunkenness#Antonyms

Antonyms

• (quality or state of not being intoxicated): drunkenness, intoxication; see also Thesaurus:drunkenness

Derived terms

• insobriety

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Further reading

• sobriety on Wikipedia.Wikipedia

Anagrams

• sorbyite