Sober: meaning, definitions and examples

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sober

 

[ หˆsษ™สŠbษ™r ]

Adjective / Verb
Context #1 | Adjective

state of being not intoxicated

Not affected by alcohol; not drunk.

Synonyms

abstinent, not drunk, teetotal, temperate

Examples of usage

  • He was sober and alert.
  • She spoke in a calm, sober voice.
Context #2 | Verb

to become sober

Make or become sober after drinking alcohol.

Synonyms

clear-headed, detox, rehabilitate

Examples of usage

  • He had to sober up before driving home.

Translations

Translations of the word "sober" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น sรณbrio

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคพเคตเคงเคพเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช nรผchtern

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ sadar

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ะฒะตั€ะตะทะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ trzeลบwy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ—ใ‚‰ใต

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท sobre

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ sobrio

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ayฤฑk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ˆ  ์ทจํ•˜์ง€ ์•Š์€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฑุตูŠู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ stล™รญzlivรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ triezvy

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆธ…้†’็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ trezen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ edrรบ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะตั-ั‚าฏัั–ะฝ ะฑั–ะปะตั‚ั–ะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒคแƒฎแƒ˜แƒ–แƒ”แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ayฤฑq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ sobrio

Etymology

The word 'sober' originated from the Old French word 'sobre' which means 'temperate, sober'. It has been used in the English language since the 14th century. The concept of sobriety has long been associated with clarity of mind and self-control, particularly in relation to alcohol consumption. Being sober is often seen as a state of responsibility and attentiveness.

See also: sobriety.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #8,089 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.