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/ˈsəʊ.bəʳ/ (adj & verb)
Sober definition
- calm and serious, grave, somber, austere
- not drunk or under the influence of alcohol or drugs, not intoxicated, abstemious, moderate, restrained
Verb: to become calmer and more serious
Sober in context
A sober driver is a person who agrees to abstain from alcohol so that he or she can safely drive a car. The term is most often used in the context where people want to ensure that they can get home safely. Using a sober driver is an excellent idea, not only because it ensures that the driver obeys the law, but also because it is a commonsense safety measure.
Source of context: https://www.delightedcooking.com/
Antonyms
drunk, frivolous, flippant
Parts of speech
Noun: sobriety
Noun: soberness
Adjective: sobering
Adverb: soberly
