sober
sober Lexical Profile
sober Game Scores & Validity
• adjective
Not affected by alcohol or intoxicating drugs; not drunk.
"Everyone at the party made sure there was a sober driver before heading home."
Serious, sensible, and solemn in demeanor, thought, or judgment; free from emotional exaggeration.
"A sober assessment of the company's finances revealed the need for immediate budget cuts."
Muted, plain, and not bright or ostentatious (especially of colors or clothing).
"The judge wore a sober gray suit appropriate for the courtroom proceedings."
• verb
To make or become serious, solemn, or more realistic in attitude or behavior.
"The sudden news of the economic downturn quickly sobered the optimistic investors."
To recover or cause to recover from drunkenness or intoxication (often used with 'up').
"A strong cup of coffee and a cold shower helped him sober up before the morning meeting."
• Rhymes for sober
Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed in the 14th century from Old French 'sobre', which derives from Latin 'sobrius' (not drunk, temperate, sensible), formed from the privative prefix 'se-' (without) and a root related to 'ebrius' (drunk).