sober
//ˈsoʊ.bər//
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.
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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.