adjective
- not drunk or affected by alcohol
- serious and thoughtful; not playful or lighthearted
- plain and not bright or colorful
verb
- to make or become sober
Usage: often used with ‘up’
Examples
- He remained sober throughout the party.
- The judge wore a sober expression during the trial.
- She chose sober colors for her business suit.
- The accident sobered him up quickly.
- After hearing the news, the mood became more sober.
- He’s been sober for three years now.
- The sober reality of the situation hit them hard.