sober meaning and definition

SOBER verb

Definition of sober (verb)

1. cause to become sober
   • "A sobering thought"
2. become more realistic
   • "After thinking about the potential consequences of his plan, he sobered up"
   • synonyms: sober up
3. become sober after excessive alcohol consumption
   • "Keep him in bed until he sobers up"
   • synonyms: sober up

SOBER adjective

Definition of sober (adjective)

1. not affected by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)
   • antonym: drunk
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"
   • synonyms: grave, sedate, solemn
3. lacking brightness or color; dull
   • "drab faded curtains"; "sober Puritan grey"; "children in somber brown clothes"
   • synonyms: drab, somber, sombre
4. completely lacking in playfulness
   • synonyms: serious, unplayful
   • antonym: playful