Sober — synonyms, sober antonyms, definition

1. sober (a)

abstemious abstinent ascetic austere calm careful cheerless circumspect collected colourless common sense composed conscious consequent controlled cool coy dark decorous deliberate • • •

2. sober (Adjective)

somber unplayful intoxicated

sober (Adjective) — Not affected by a chemical substance (especially alcohol).

sober (Adjective) — Dignified and sombre in manner or character and committed to keeping promises. ex. "as sober as a judge"

sober (Adjective) — Lacking brightness or colour; dull. ex. "sober Puritan grey"

sober (Adjective) — Completely lacking in playfulness.

fun playfulness

3. sober (Verb)

sober up

sober (Verb) — Cause to become sober. ex. "A sobering thought"

sober (Verb) — Become more realistic. ex. "After thinking about the potential consequences of his plan, he sobered up"

sober (Verb) — Become sober after excessive alcohol consumption. ex. "Keep him in bed until he sobers up"

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