verb
cause to become sober
Examples
- A sobering thought
verb
become more realistic
Synonyms
sober up
Examples
- After thinking about the potential consequences of his plan, he sobered up
verb
become sober after excessive alcohol consumption
Synonyms
sober up
Examples
- Keep him in bed until he sobers up
adjective
not affected by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)
adjective
dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises
Synonyms
Examples
- 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
adjective
lacking brightness or color
Synonyms
Examples
- dull
- drab faded curtains
- sober Puritan grey
- children in somber brown clothes
adjective
completely lacking in playfulness
Synonyms