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View usage for: (soʊbəʳ) Word forms: 3rd person singular presenttense sobers, present participle sobering, past tense, past participle sobered1. adjective [usually verb-link ADJECTIVE]When you are sober, you are not drunk. When Dad was sober he was a good father. 2. adjectiveA sober person is serious and thoughtful. We are now far more sober and realistic. It was a room filled with sad, sober faces. The euphoria is giving way to a more sober assessment of the situation. Synonyms: serious, practical, realistic, sound More Synonyms of sober soberly adverb [usually ADVERB with verb] 'There's a new development,' he said soberly. 3. adjectiveSober colours and clothes are plain and rather dull. He dresses in sober grey suits. ...sober-suited middle-aged men. Synonyms: plain, dark, sombre, quiet More Synonyms of sober soberly adverb [ADVERB with verb] She saw Ellis, soberly dressed in a well-cut dark suit. 4. See also sobering 5. stone-cold sober Phrasal verbs: See sober up More Synonyms of sober (ˈsəʊbə) adjective2. not given to excessive indulgence in drink or any other activity 3. sedate and rational a sober attitude to a problem 4. (of colours) plain and dull or subdued 5. free from exaggeration or speculation he told us the sober truth verb6. (usually foll by up) to make or become less intoxicated, reckless, etc Derived forms sobering (ˈsobering) adjective soberingly (ˈsoberingly) adverb soberly (ˈsoberly) adverb soberness (ˈsoberness) noun Word origin C14 sobre, from Old French, from Latin sōbriussober in American English (ˈsoʊbər) adjective1. temperate or sparing in the use of alcoholic liquor 3. temperate in any way; not extreme or extravagant 4. serious, solemn, grave, or sedate 5. not bright, garish, or flashy; quiet; plain said of color, clothes, etc. 6. not exaggerated or distorted the sober truth 7. characterized by reason, sanity, or self-control; showing mental and emotional balance verb transitive, verb intransitive8. to make or become sober often with up or down SIMILAR WORDS: ˈserious Derived forms soberly (ˈsoberly) adverb soberness (ˈsoberness) noun Word origin ME sobre < OFr < L sobrius < so(d)-, var. of se(d)-, without + ebrius, drunk More idioms containingsober sober as a judge Examples of 'sober' in a sentencesober British English: sober / ˈsəʊbə/ ADJECTIVE When you are sober, you are not drunk. He was completely sober. - American English: sober
- Arabic: غَيْرُ ثَمَلٍ
- Brazilian Portuguese: sóbrio
- Chinese: 清醒的
- Croatian: trijezan
- Czech: střízlivý
- Danish: ædru
- Dutch: sober
- European Spanish: sobrio
- Finnish: raitis
- French: sobre
- German: nüchtern Alkohol
- Greek: νηφάλιος
- Italian: sobrio
- Japanese: しらふの
- Korean: 술 취하지 않은
- Norwegian: edru
- Polish: trzeźwy
- European Portuguese: sóbrio
- Romanian: treaz
- Russian: трезвый
- Latin American Spanish: sobrio
- Swedish: nykter
- Thai: ไม่เมา
- Turkish: ayık
- Ukrainian: тверезий
- Vietnamese: tỉnh
All related terms of 'sober'Chinese translation of 'sober' adj -
未醉的 (wèi zuì de) - (= serious)
- [person]
郑(鄭)重的 (zhèngzhòng de) - [attitude]
清醒的 (qīngxǐng de)
- [colours, clothes]
素净(淨)的 (sùjìng de) to stay sober 保持清醒 (bǎochí qīngxǐng)
Definition tending to drink only moderate quantities of alcohol He was dour and uncommunicative when stone sober. Synonyms moderateon the wagon (informal) Opposites drunk , intoxicated , tight (informal) , flying (slang) , bombed (slang) , wasted (slang) , smashed (slang) , hammered (slang) , steaming (slang) , wrecked (slang) , plastered , blitzed (slang) , pissed (British, Australian, New Zealand, slang) , merry (British, informal) , guttered (slang) , sloshed (slang) , tipsy , paralytic (informal) , tired and emotional (euphemistic) , steamboats (Scottish, slang) , tiddly (slang, mainly British) , off your face (slang) , zonked (slang) , blotto (slang) , inebriated , having had one too many , rat-arsed (taboo, slang) , Brahms and Liszt (slang) , bevvied (dialect) , fu' (Scottish) , pie-eyed (slang) Definition serious and thoughtful We are now far more sober and realistic. Synonyms practical clear-headed unexcited grounded Opposites unrealistic , irrational , frivolous , excessive , sensational , lighthearted , imprudent , injudicious , immoderate Definition (of colours) plain and dull He dresses in sober grey suits. Synonyms Opposites bright , flamboyant , flashy , gaudy , garish , light After they had sobered, she was able to reassert her authority. Synonyms calm down cool down become more serious He was left to sober up in a police cell. Synonyms Opposites get drunk , become intoxicated , get hammered (slang) , get off your face (slang) Definition to make or become less drunk These events sobered me up considerably. Synonyms clear your head dry you out Additional synonymsDefinition taking very little alcohol or food They want to live a quiet, abstemious life. Synonyms temperate, sparing, moderate, sober, austere, frugal, ascetic, self-denying, abstinent, continentDefinition not showing or not feeling agitation or excitement Try to keep calm and just tell me what happened. Synonyms cool, relaxed, composed, sedate, undisturbed, collected, unmoved, dispassionate, unfazed (informal), impassive, unflappable (informal), unruffled, unemotional, self-possessed, imperturbable, equable, keeping your cool, unexcited, unexcitable, as cool as a cucumber, chilled (informal) Definition (of people) in control of their feelings She was standing beside him, very calm and composed. Synonyms calm, together (slang), cool, collected, relaxed, confident, poised, at ease, laid-back (informal), serene, tranquil, sedate, self-controlled, level-headed, unfazed (informal), unflappable, unruffled, self-possessed, imperturbable, unworried, keeping your cool, as cool as a cucumber, chilled (informal), grounded Additional synonymsDefinition calm and unemotional He was marvellously cool, smiling as if nothing had happened. Synonyms calm, together (slang), collected, relaxed, composed, laid-back (informal), serene, sedate, self-controlled, placid, level-headed, dispassionate, unfazed (informal), unruffled, unemotional, self-possessed, imperturbable, unexcited, QL, chilled (informal) Definition (of thoughts or ideas) gloomy or sad His endless chatter kept me from thinking dark thoughts. Synonyms gloomy, sad, grim, miserable, low, bleak, moody, dismal, pessimistic, melancholy, sombre, morbid, glum, mournful, morose, joyless, doleful, cheerlessDefinition not influenced by emotion He spoke in a flat dispassionate tone. Synonyms unemotional, cool, collected, calm, moderate, composed, sober, serene, unmoved, temperate, unfazed (informal), unruffled, imperturbable, unexcited, unexcitable Definition dull and dreary his drab little office Synonyms dull, grey, gloomy, dismal, dreary, shabby, sombre, lacklustre, flat, dingy, colourless, uninspired, vapid, cheerlessDefinition serious and solemn in appearance or behaviour He says the situation in his country is very grave. Synonyms serious, important, significant, critical, pressing, threatening, dangerous, vital, crucial (informal), acute, severe, urgent, hazardous, life-and-death, momentous, perilous, weighty, leaden, of great consequence Definition calm and sensible She is level-headed and practical. Synonyms calm, balanced, reasonable, composed, together (slang), cool, collected, steady, sensible, sane, dependable, unflappable (informal), self-possessed, even-tempered, grounded Definition capable of clear thought, particularly between periods of insanity or delirium He wasn't very lucid; he didn't quite know where he was. Synonyms clear-headed, sound, reasonable, sensible, rational, sober, all there, sane, compos mentis, in your right mind Definition not showy They dress in quiet colours. Synonyms subdued, conservative, plain, sober, simple, modest, restrained, unassuming, unpretentious, unobtrusiveDefinition reasonable or sensible a rational decision Synonyms sensible, sound, wise, reasonable, intelligent, realistic, logical, enlightened, sane, lucid, judicious, sagacious, grounded a realistic view of what we can afford Synonyms practical, real, sensible, rational, common-sense, sober, pragmatic, down-to-earth, matter-of-fact, businesslike, level-headed, hard-headed, unsentimental, unromantic, grounded Additional synonymsDefinition logical He's a reasonable sort of chap. Synonyms sensible, reasoned, sound, practical, wise, intelligent, rational, logical, sober, credible, plausible, sane, judicious, grounded Definition quiet, calm, and dignified She took them to visit her sedate, elderly cousins. Synonyms calm, collected, quiet, seemly, serious, earnest, cool, grave, proper, middle-aged, composed, sober, dignified, solemn, serene, tranquil, placid, staid, demure, unflappable (informal), unruffled, decorous, imperturbableDefinition serious in appearance or manner He had a severe look that disappeared when he smiled. Synonyms grim, serious, grave, cold, forbidding, stern, sober, disapproving, dour, unsmiling, flinty, strait-laced, tight-lippedDefinition serious or glum His solemn little face broke into smiles. Synonyms serious, earnest, grave, sober, thoughtful, sedate, glum, staid, portentousDefinition (of colour or clothes) dull or dark a worried official in sombre black Synonyms dark, dull, gloomy, sober, drabDefinition showing good judgment or reasoning They are trained nutritionists who can give sound advice on diets. Synonyms sensible, wise, reasonable, right, true, responsible, correct, proper, reliable, valid, orthodox, rational, logical, prudent, trustworthy, well-founded, level-headed, right-thinking, well-grounded, grounded Definition serious, rather dull, and old-fashioned in behaviour or appearance a staid country doctor Synonyms sedate, serious, sober, quiet, calm, grave, steady, composed, solemn, demure, decorous, self-restrained, set in your ways Definition not easily excited He was firm and steady, unlike other men she knew. Synonyms dependable, sensible, reliable, balanced, settled, secure, calm, supportive, sober, staunch, serene, sedate, staid, steadfast, level-headed, serious-minded, imperturbable, equable, unchangeable, having both feet on the ground Definition to make or become steady She breathed in to steady her voice. Synonyms settle, get control of, compose, calm down, quieten, make calm The lighting was subdued. Synonyms dim (informal), soft, subtle, muted, shaded, low-key, understated, toned down, unobtrusiveAdditional synonymsDefinition mild or moderate in quality or character He lived a temperate and contented life. Synonyms abstemious, continent, sober, abstinent, moderateDefinition calm and unperturbed Anne had remained unruffled, very cool and controlled. Synonyms calm, cool, collected, peaceful, composed, serene, tranquil, sedate, placid, undisturbed, unmoved, unfazed (informal), unperturbed, unflustered |