Sober

Meaning

not affected by alcohol; serious and thoughtful; moderate

not affected by alcohol; serious, sensible, and solemn

Example Sentences

He remained sober throughout the celebration.

He gave a sober speech about the challenges ahead.

Example Expressions

sober as a judge

Synonyms

temperate, serious, grave, moderate, abstinent, solemn, thoughtful, sensible, clear-headed

Entry 1

temperate, serious, grave, moderate, abstinent

Entry 2

serious, solemn, thoughtful, sensible, clear-headed

Antonyms

drunk, intoxicated, frivolous, excessive, tipsy

Entry 1

drunk, intoxicated, frivolous, excessive

Entry 2

drunk, intoxicated, tipsy

Collocations

sober person, sober thoughts, sober assessment, stay sober, sober mood, sober reflection, sober living

Entry 1

sober person, sober thoughts, sober assessment, stay sober

Entry 2

sober person, sober mood, sober reflection, sober living