sober
/ˈsoʊ.bɚ/ adjective C1- Not drunk; not intoxicated.
- Not under the influence of any recreational drug.
- Not given to excessive drinking of alcohol.
- Moderate; realistic; serious; not playful; not passionate; cool; self-controlled.
- Dull; not bright or colorful.
- Subdued; solemn; grave.
Comparative soberer · Superlative soberest
Phrasal verbs and expressions
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But you’re so featherbrained, Anne, I’ve been waiting to see if you’d sober down a little and learn to be steady before I begin.
Gilbert had whisked the pin out of sight and was studying his history with the soberest face in the world; but when the commotion subsided he looked at Anne and winked with inexpressible drollery.
The spring was abroad in the land and Marilla’s sober, middle-aged step was lighter and swifter because of its deep, primal gladness.
Anne and Diana walked home that evening feeling very sober indeed.
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