sober

/sˈə‍ʊbɐ/

/ˈsoʊbɝ/

[adjective] [verb]

sober

[ADJECTIVE]

not affected by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)

antonyms : intoxicated

plain and not brightly colored

synonyms : drab

somber

sombre

dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises

synonyms : grave

sedate

solemn

completely lacking in playfulness

synonyms : serious

unplayful

antonyms : playful

to sober

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

become sober after excessive alcohol consumption

synonyms : sober up

become more realistic

synonyms : sober up

cause to become sober

Examples

1. I'm stone sober, so I'll drive us home.

2. The business owner reflected on his own youthful mistakes, acknowledging that wanton kittens make sober cats, and that his early errors had taught him valuable lessons that he applied to his business practices.

3. Sobering stuff at the end of this week.

4. Your team was sober.

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