Soberly: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ง
soberly
[ หsoส.bษr.li ]
manner of speaking
Soberly refers to a manner that is serious, sensible, or restrained. It is often used to describe someone who is behaving in a calm and logical way, especially in situations that could lead to excessive emotion or irrationality. The word can also imply a level of sobriety, indicating that someone is not influenced by alcohol or drugs. It suggests an approach that is thoughtful and measured, rather than one that is flippant or careless.
Synonyms
calmly, restrained, seriously, thoughtfully.
Examples of usage
- He spoke soberly about the consequences of the decision.
- She approached the problem soberly, weighing all options carefully.
- They assessed the risks soberly before proceeding.
Translations
Translations of the word "soberly" in other languages:
๐ต๐น sรณbrio
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเคเคฏเคฎเคฟเคค
๐ฉ๐ช nรผchtern
๐ฎ๐ฉ sober
๐บ๐ฆ ัััะธะผะฐะฝะพ
๐ต๐ฑ trzeลบwo
๐ฏ๐ต ๅท้ใซ
๐ซ๐ท sobre
๐ช๐ธ sobriamente
๐น๐ท serin
๐ฐ๐ท ๋์ ํ๊ฒ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุจุงุนุชุฏุงู
๐จ๐ฟ stลรญzlivฤ
๐ธ๐ฐ triezvo
๐จ๐ณ ไธฅ่ๅฐ
๐ธ๐ฎ trezno
๐ฎ๐ธ hรณflega
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะฐะปะผะฐาัั
๐ฌ๐ช แแฎแแแ แฃแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ soyuq
๐ฒ๐ฝ sobriamente
Etymology
The word 'soberly' originates from the adjective 'sober', which dates back to Middle English 'sober', meaning 'sensible' or 'temperate'. Its roots can be traced back further to the Latin word 'sobrius', which denotes 'not intoxicated' or 'clear-minded'. The transformation from meanings associated with abstaining from alcohol to those suggesting seriousness and calmness reflects the word's evolution in the English language. The adverbial form 'soberly' likely emerged in the 14th century as English began to incorporate and solidify its arsenal of adverbs. Over the centuries, 'soberly' has maintained this dual connotation, preserving both a sense of moderation in behavior and an implication of thoughtful consideration.
Word Frequency Rank
Positioned at #21,621, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.
- ...
- 21618 inarticulate
- 21619 ostentatious
- 21620 diaper
- 21621 soberly
- 21622 daisy
- 21623 misappropriation
- 21624 totalitarianism
- ...