Meaning & Definition of Sober in English

1. Cause to become sober

• "A sobering thought"

2. Become more realistic

• "After thinking about the potential consequences of his plan, he sobered up"

3. Become sober after excessive alcohol consumption

• "Keep him in bed until he sobers up"

1. Not affected by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)

2. Dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises

• "A grave god-fearing man"

• "A quiet sedate nature"

• "As sober as a judge"

• "A solemn promise"

• "The judge was solemn as he pronounced sentence"

3. Lacking brightness or color

• Dull

• "Drab faded curtains"

• "Sober puritan grey"

• "Children in somber brown clothes"

4. Completely lacking in playfulness