sober

/ˈsəʊ.bə(ɹ)/

verb

  1. 1

    (often with up) To make or become sober.

  2. 2

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

    “It took him hours to sober up.”
  3. 3

    To moderate one's feelings

adjective

  1. 1

    Not drunk; not intoxicated

  2. 2

    Not given to excessive drinking of alcohol

    “1890, John Charles, The Godly, Righteous, And Sober Life”
  3. 3

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

  4. 4

    Dull; not bright or colorful

  5. 5

    Subdued; solemn; grave

  6. 6

    Poor; feeble

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