Definition of 'sober'

Verb

1. cause to become sober; "A sobering thought"
2. become more realistic; "After thinking about the potential consequences of his plan, he sobered up"
      Synonyms: sober up
3. become sober after excessive alcohol consumption; "Keep him in bed until he sobers up"
      Synonyms: sober up

Adjective

1. not affected by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)
      Antonyms: intoxicated drunk inebriated
2. dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises; "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"
      Synonyms: grave sedate solemn
3. lacking brightness or color; dull; "drab faded curtains"; "sober Puritan grey"; "children in somber brown clothes"
      Synonyms: drab somber sombre
4. completely lacking in playfulness
      Synonyms: unplayful serious
      Antonyms: playful

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