 sober |
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| 1. | [ adjective ] not affected by a chemical substance (especially alcohol) | |
| Related terms: | intoxicated cold_sober drug-free uninebriated dry | |
| 2. | [ adjective ] dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises | |
| Synonyms: | grave solemn sedate | |
| Examples: | "a grave God-fearing man" "a quiet sedate nature" "as sober as a judge" "a solemn promise" "the judge was solemn as he pronounced sentence" |
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| Related terms: | serious | |
| 3. | [ adjective ] (color) lacking brightness or color; dull | |
| Synonyms: | somber drab sombre | |
| Examples: | "drab faded curtains" "sober Puritan gray" "children in somber brown clothes" |
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| Related terms: | colorless | |
| 4. | [ noun ] Last name, frequency rank in the U.S. is 19419 | |
| 5. | [ verb ] become more realistic | |
| Synonyms: | sober_up | |
| Examples: | "After thinking about the potential consequences of his plan, he sobered up" |
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| Related terms: | become | |
| 6. | [ adjective ] completely lacking in playfulness | |
| Synonyms: | serious unplayful | |
| Related terms: | playful playfulness | |
| 7. | [ verb ] cause to become sober | |
| Examples: | "A sobering thought" |
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| Related terms: | change | |
| 8. | [ verb ] become sober after excessive alcohol consumption | |
| Synonyms: | sober_up | |
| Examples: | "Keep him in bed until he sobers up" |
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| Related terms: | become drink | |
| Similar spelling: |
Soper Sopher Soffer so_far |
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