English dictionary
sober
adjectivePronunciation
ˈsəʊ.bə(ɹ)
Audio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
adjective
- lacking brightness or color; dull
adjective
- not affected by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)
adjective
- dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises
adjective
- completely lacking in playfulness
verb
- become sober after excessive alcohol consumption
verb
- become more realistic
verb
- cause to become sober
Example sentences
drab faded curtains
sober Puritan grey
children in somber brown clothes
a grave God-fearing man
a quiet sedate nature
as sober as a judge
a solemn promise
the judge was solemn as he pronounced sentence
Keep him in bed until he sobers up
After thinking about the potential consequences of his plan, he sobered up
A sobering thought