sober

//ˈsoʊ.bər//
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Adjective

soberCanonical form
sobererComparative
soberestSuperlative
1

Not affected by alcohol; not drunk.

He stayed sober at the party because he had to drive home.

2

Serious, sensible, and solemn in manner or attitude.

She gave a sober assessment of the situation.

3

Muted or subdued in color; not bright or flashy.

She chose a sober gray dress for the interview.

Verb

soberInfinitive
soberPresent tense
soberedPast tense
soberedPast participle
soberingPresent participle
sobersThird-person singular
1

To make or become sober after drinking alcohol.

He drank some coffee to sober up before driving home.

2

To make or become more serious, thoughtful, or solemn.

The news of the accident sobered everyone at the party.