Meaning

Not drunk; not intoxicated..

Definitions by Sense

1. Not drunk; not intoxicated.
2. Not under the influence of any recreational drug.
3. Not given to excessive drinking of alcohol.
4. (figurative) Moderate; realistic; serious; not playful; not passionate; cool; self-controlled.
5. (of color) Dull; not bright or colorful.
6. Subdued; solemn; grave.
7. (Scotland) Poor; feeble.
8. (often with up) To make or become sober.

Example Sentences

Ten months sober, I must admit Just because you're clean, don't mean you don't miss it

Amid all the confusion and disorder that sin has introduced into the world, the Christian in union with God has a grace or Divine help that enables him to live the sober, self-restrained life.

After eliminating alcohol from their lives, some sober individuals exclusively date nondrinkers.

Rose told me that she's sober.

God help me to watch and to be sober.

[N]o ſober man vvould put himſelf into a danger for the Applauſe of ſcaping vvithout breaking his Neck.

Which is the finest and soberest state possible.

Twilight grey / Had in her sober livery all things clad.

Word Forms

• soberer
• soberest
• sobers
• sobering
• sobered

Synonyms for sober

Antonyms for sober

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When Should You Use Sober?

Use sober when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.

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