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   sober

   /ˈsəʊbə/

   adjective

   • 1. not affected by alcohol; not drunk. Similar not drunknot intoxicatedclear-headedas sober as a judgeteetotalabstinentnon-drinkingabstemioustemperatemoderateinformal:on the wagondryOpposite drunk
   • 2. serious, sensible, and solemn: "a sober view of life" Similar serioussensiblesolemnthoughtfulgravesombresevereearnestsedatestaiddignifiedsteadylevel-headedserious-mindedbusinesslikedown-to-earthcommonsensicalpragmaticself-controlledrestrainedconservativestrictpuritanicaldouceunemotionaldispassionatefactualrealisticobjectivelow-keymatter-of-factprosaicno-nonsenserationallogicalstraightforwardwell consideredplainOpposite light-heartedfrivoloussensationalemotional
   • ▪ muted in colour: "a sober grey suit" Similar sombrerestrainedsubduedsevereaustereconventionaltraditionalstaidunadventurousdarkdark-colouredquietdrabplainOpposite flamboyant

   verb

   • 1. make or become sober after drinking alcohol: "that coffee sobered him up" Similar become soberbecome clear-headedinformal:dry outmake soberclear someone's headinformal:dry out
   • ▪ make or become more serious, sensible, and solemn: "his expression sobered her" Similar become (more) serioussettle (down)relaxsoftensteadycoolmake (more) serioussubduecalm downsteadybring tobring down to earthmake reflective/pensivemake someone stop and thinkgive someone pause for thoughtquietenquiet

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old French sobre, from Latin sobrius.

   Scrabble Points: 7

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › soberSober Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   sober: [adjective] sparing in the use of food and drink : abstemious. not addicted to intoxicating drink. not drunk.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSOBER | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   SOBER definition: 1. not having drunk alcohol or not affected by alcohol: 2. (of an alcoholic or drug addict) not…. Learn more.

4. soberquote.com › understanding-sobriety-meaning-what-does-sober-meanWhat Does Sober Mean? Exploring the True Sobriety Meaning

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   Defining Sober. Sobriety an invitation to a life filled with purpose, presence, and authentic connection. It’s about choosing clarity over chaos, presence over numbness, and growth over stagnation.It represents a dedication to live life to its fullest, seizing every moment with a clear mindset and a heart wide open.

5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › soberSober - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   sober: 1 adj not affected by a chemical substance (especially alcohol) Synonyms: cold sober , stone-sober totally sober drug-free characteristic of a person not taking illegal drugs or of a place where no illegal drugs are used dry , teetotal practicing complete abstinence from alcoholic beverages uninebriated , unintoxicated not inebriated ...

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionarySOBER | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   SOBER meaning: 1. not having drunk alcohol or not affected by alcohol: 2. (of an alcoholic or drug addict) not…. Learn more.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishSOBER definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   6 meanings: 1. not drunk 2. not given to excessive indulgence in drink or any other activity 3. sedate and rational 4. (of.... Click for more definitions.

8. www.yourdictionary.com › soberSober Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

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   Sober definition: Straightforward and serious; not exaggerated, emotional, or silly.

9. www.dictionary.com › browse › soberSOBER Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Sober definition: not intoxicated or drunk.. See examples of SOBER used in a sentence.

10. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishSOBER | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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    SOBER definition: 1. Someone who is sober is not drunk. 2. Someone who is sober is serious and thinks a lot: 3…. Learn more.

11. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionsober adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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    Definition of sober adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.