Sober
/ΛsΙΚ.bΙ(ΙΉ)/
The meaning and definition of Sober, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.
Definition
adjective
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Not given to excessive drinking of alcohol
β1890, John Charles, The Godly, Righteous, And Sober Lifeβ
- Moderate; realistic; serious; not playful; not passionate; cool; self-controlled
verb
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(often with up) To overcome or lose a state of intoxication.
βIt took him hours to sober up.β
- (often with up) To make or become sober.
Definitions from the Free Dictionary API
Antonyms
drunk
Origin
From Old French sobre, from Latin sobrius.
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