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Soberly: meaning, definitions and examples

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soberly

 

[ หˆsoสŠ.bษ™r.li ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น sรณbrio

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเค‚เคฏเคฎเคฟเคค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช nรผchtern

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ sober

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัั‚ั€ะธะผะฐะฝะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ trzeลบwo

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ†ท้™ใซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท sobre

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ sobriamente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท serin

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ƒ‰์ •ํ•˜๊ฒŒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุงุนุชุฏุงู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ stล™รญzlivฤ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ triezvo

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไธฅ่‚ƒๅœฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ trezno

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hรณflega

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะฐะปะผะฐา›ั‚ั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒฎแƒ˜แƒแƒ แƒฃแƒšแƒแƒ“

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ soyuq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.