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soberest

 

[ ˈsoʊbərɪst ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

state of being sober

The term 'soberest' refers to the most sober state, often implying a person is clear-headed and free from the influence of alcohol or drugs. It can also refer to a serious or solemn demeanor. In a comparative sense, it indicates the absence of intoxication more so than others.

Synonyms

most clear-headed, most restrained, most serious

Examples of usage

  • After three days of sobriety, he felt his soberest.
  • In the soberest moments, she found clarity.
  • He was the soberest of the group at the party.
  • Reflecting on their actions, they seemed soberest when recalling mistakes.

Translations

Translations of the word "soberest" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais sóbrio

🇮🇳 सबसे संयमित

🇩🇪 nüchternste

🇮🇩 paling waras

🇺🇦 найспокійніший

🇵🇱 najtrzeźwiejszy

🇯🇵 最も冷静な

🇫🇷 le plus sobre

🇪🇸 el más sobrio

🇹🇷 en ciddi

🇰🇷 가장 냉정한

🇸🇦 الأكثر توازنًا

🇨🇿 nejstřízlivější

🇸🇰 najtriezvejší

🇨🇳 最清醒的

🇸🇮 najbolj trezen

🇮🇸 soberast

🇰🇿 ең сабырлы

🇬🇪 ყველაზე სუფთა

🇦🇿 ən ayıq

🇲🇽 el más sobrio

Etymology

The word 'sober' comes from the Latin 'sobrius', which means 'not intoxicated, moderate'. This Latin term itself is believed to stem from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to be wise' or 'to be discreet'. The adjective 'soberest' is the superlative form of 'sober', indicating the highest degree of sobriety or seriousness. The use of the term has evolved in English over centuries, originally referring strictly to the absence of intoxication or drunkenness, broader meanings developed over time, encompassing emotional and mental clarity. The superlative form 'soberest' captures the extreme sense of these qualities.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,223, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.