sober
/ˈsəʊ.bə(ɹ)/ · verb
Meaning
- (often with up) To make or become sober.
- (often with up) To overcome or lose a state of intoxication.
- To moderate one's feelings
- Not drunk; not intoxicated
- Not given to excessive drinking of alcohol
- Moderate; realistic; serious; not playful; not passionate; cool; self-controlled
- Dull; not bright or colorful
- Subdued; solemn; grave
- Poor; feeble
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