sober — not affected by alcohol; serious and sensible
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: not affected by alcohol; serious and sensible
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsoʊbər/
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
After the wild party, he stayed sober and drove everyone home safely.
Staying sober through October's somber nights
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🎤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.
Breakdown
Latin sobrius (temperate, not drunk) → Old French sobre → Middle English sober. The word entered English in the 14th century with the primary sense of 'not intoxicated' and later extended to mean 'serious' or 'sensible'.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝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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