Sober - definition, pronunciation, transcription
verb
adjective
Extra examples
I'm driving, so I have to stay sober tonight.
He is a sober, hardworking farmer.
The story is a sober look at drug abuse.
Illness is a sober reminder of our mortality.
The article is a sober reflection on the state of our nation.
He returned home from the war, saddened and sobered by his experiences.
He'll soon sober up when he gets into the cold air outside.
He's a nice guy when he's sober.
His expression sobered instantly.
The crowd sobered down when the speaker turned to more serious matters.
A sobering thought
After thinking about the potential consequences of his plan, he sobered up
Keep him in bed until he sobers up
...the man's sober vesture contrasted sharply with his companion's festive finery...
He did not once let his horse go out of a sober walk. (V. Jacob)
Word forms
I/you/we/they: sober
he/she/it: sobers
present participle: sobering
past tense: sobered
past participle: sobered
comparative: soberer
superlative: soberest
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