sober

adjective

1. not affected by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)

Similar word(s): dry, teetotal, uninebriated, unintoxicated

2. dignified and serious in manner or character and committed to keeping promises

- as sober as a judge

Similar word(s): serious, grave, sedate, solemn

3. lacking brightness or color; dull

- sober Puritan grey

Similar word(s): colorless, colourless, drab, somber, sombre

4. completely lacking in playfulness

Similar word(s): serious, unplayful

verb

1. cause to become sober

- A sobering thought

Definition categories: change, alter, modify

2. become more realistic

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

Definition categories: change, become, get, go

3. become sober after excessive alcohol consumption

- Keep him in bed until he sobers up

Definition categories: change, become, get, go