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sobrietà

sobriety

noun soh-bryeh-TAH Rare
Mind & Emotions Values

Origin: From Latin sobrietas.

Also means

restraint

Usage Note

Sobrietà is invariable in the plural (like all nouns with a final stressed vowel). Beyond its literal sense of abstaining from alcohol, it is widely used figuratively to mean elegance or stylistic restraint — uno stile di grande sobrietà (a style of great restraint). This figurative sense is common in Italian design and fashion criticism.

Examples

"Apprezzo la sobrietà del suo stile."

Natural Translation

I appreciate the restraint of his style.

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