insobriety en · NOUN
Pronunciation
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Etymology
From in- (“not”) + sobriety, possibly influenced by and punning on inebriation, intoxication, where in- has the sense “in, into”.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) The state of being drunk; a lack of sobriety.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| insobrieties | Number=Plur | lexicographic |