sober
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/ˈsəʊ.bə(ɹ)/
English
Definitions
verb
- (often with up) To make or become sober.
- (often with up) To overcome or lose a state of intoxication.“It took him hours to sober up.”
- To moderate one's feelings
adjective
- Not drunk; not intoxicated
- Not given to excessive drinking of alcohol“1890, John Charles, The Godly, Righteous, And Sober Life”
- Moderate; realistic; serious; not playful; not passionate; cool; self-controlled
- Dull; not bright or colorful
Related words
Synonyms
teetotalcolourlessdryunintoxicatedserioussedateunplayfuluninebriateddrabsombresombersolemncolorlessgravesober upcold sober