soberness

noun

Definition of sobernessnext
as in intentness
a mental state free of jesting or trifling the unexpected soberness of the class clown at the memorial service was startling

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  1. gravity
  2. solemnity
  3. earnest
Noun
  • To be sure, the laws of political gravity will still apply; even a compliant Congress will give Trump some pushback.
    Joseph Thorndike, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
  • Her words are measured, her tone comforting yet firm, reflecting the gravity and sensitivity of her work.
    Tyler Shepherd, Austin American-Statesman, 21 Nov. 2024
Definition of gravity
Noun
  • By James Parker The huge solemnity of his eyes, grave and sober as a child’s but with a spark of ancient, euphoric irony back in there somewhere.
    James Parker, The Atlantic, 12 Oct. 2024
  • The Tigger energy is abruptly stilled, replaced by a silently welling solemnity.
    James Parker, The Atlantic, 13 Sep. 2024
Definition of solemnity
Noun
  • Alec Baldwin’s involuntary manslaughter trial in the Rust set shooting started in earnest on Wednesday, July 10, in Santa Fe, New Mexico, with opening statements.
    Victoria Bekiempis, Vulture, 10 July 2024
  • The General Assembly should begin work in earnest in next year’s session on a comprehensive plan to forestall these calamities.
    The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2024
Definition of earnest
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“Soberness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soberness. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.

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