Sober meaning

What does “sober” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“sober” is a verb and adjective with 7 meanings. Its most common meaning is: cause to become sober.

sober

verb

cause to become sober
“A sobering thought”
become more realistic
“After thinking about the potential consequences of his plan, he sobered up”
Synonymssober up
become sober after excessive alcohol consumption
“Keep him in bed until he sobers up”
Synonymssober up

adjective

not affected by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)
Oppositesintoxicated
dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises
“a grave God-fearing man”
“a quiet sedate nature”
Synonymsgrave sedate solemn
lacking brightness or color; dull
“drab faded curtains”
“sober Puritan grey”
Synonymsdrab somber sombre
completely lacking in playfulness
Synonymsunplayful serious

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

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