Sober

/ˈsΙ™ΚŠ.bΙ™(ΙΉ)/

The meaning and definition of Sober, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

adjective
  1. Not given to excessive drinking of alcohol
    β€œ1890, John Charles, The Godly, Righteous, And Sober Life”
  2. Moderate; realistic; serious; not playful; not passionate; cool; self-controlled
verb
  1. (often with up) To overcome or lose a state of intoxication.
    β€œIt took him hours to sober up.”
  2. (often with up) To make or become sober.
Antonyms drunk

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