Sober (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Completely lacking in playfulness.
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All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The professor's sober demeanor made him appear older than his years.
- Her sober expression was a stark contrast to the usual warmth in her eyes.
- The sober tone of the article was fitting for the serious topic it was discussing.
- After the tragedy, the city's sober mood was palpable in the empty streets.
- The politician's sober face was a carefully crafted image, hiding his true emotions.
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Meaning 2
Not affected by a chemical substance (especially alcohol).
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All adjective clusters.
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Meaning 3
Lacking brightness or color; dull; "drab faded curtains"; "sober Puritan grey"; "children in somber brown clothes".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
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Meaning 4
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".
Classification
All adjective clusters.