Definition of sober

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  • sober is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 7
  • sober is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 7
  • sober is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 8

Definition of sober

  • become sober after excessive alcohol consumption (verb)

    Examples

    1. Keep him in bed until he sobers up

    Synonyms

    1. sober up
  • become more realistic (verb)

    Examples

    1. After thinking about the potential consequences of his plan, he sobered up

    Synonyms

    1. sober up
  • lacking brightness or color; dull (adjective)

    Examples

    1. sober Puritan grey

    Synonyms

    1. drab
    2. somber
    3. sombre
  • completely lacking in playfulness (adjective)

    Synonyms

    1. serious
    2. unplayful
  • dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises (adjective)

    Examples

    1. as sober as a judge

    Synonyms

    1. grave
    2. sedate
    3. solemn
  • cause to become sober (verb)

    Examples

    1. A sobering thought
  • not affected by a chemical substance (especially alcohol) (adjective)

See definition of sober in Merriam Webster