sober — not affected by alcohol; serious and sensible
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: not affected by alcohol; serious and sensible
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsoʊbər/
Korean meaning: 술에 취하지 않은; 진지하고 분별 있는
Korean pronunciation: **소**버
Example Sentences
- He made a sober decision to quit drinking after his wife threatened to hide all his favorite snacks.
- The sober truth is that pizza for breakfast isn't actually a balanced meal.
- She remained sober throughout the party and became the designated driver.
sober
ADJECTIVE//ˈsoʊbər//
not affected by alcohol; serious and sensible
A man stays sober at the party, choosing water over alcohol
Staying sober through October's somber nights
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'sobrius' meaning 'temperate' or 'not drunk,' which may be derived from a root meaning 'to be without' or relate to abstinence from excess.
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📝Examples
“He made a sober decision to quit drinking after his wife threatened to hide all his favorite snacks.”
“The sober truth is that pizza for breakfast isn't actually a balanced meal.”
“She remained sober throughout the party and became the designated driver.”
“The financial crisis brought a sober assessment of their spending habits.”
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