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Meaning of sober

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

sober

Pronunciation:/ˈsəʊ.bə(ɹ)/

verb

Definitions

  1. (often with up) To make or become sober.

  2. (often with up) To overcome or lose a state of intoxication.

    Example: It took him hours to sober up.

  3. To moderate one's feelings

adjective

Definitions

  1. Not drunk; not intoxicated

  2. Not given to excessive drinking of alcohol

    Example: 1890, John Charles, The Godly, Righteous, And Sober Life

  3. Moderate; realistic; serious; not playful; not passionate; cool; self-controlled

  4. Dull; not bright or colorful