sober
/ˈsoʊbər/
verb
- To make or become serious and thoughtful, especially after being excited or foolish.
- Her stern words sobered the children, and they stopped laughing.
- The tragic news sobered the entire crowd.
- Seeing the damage from the storm sobered him about the dangers of climate change.
- To make or become free from the effects of alcohol; to become sober.
- It took him a few hours to sober completely after the wedding reception.
- He drank a cup of strong coffee to try to sober up before the meeting.
- A cold shower helped sober her after the long night.
adjective
- Not drunk; not affected by alcohol.
- After the party, he made sure to stay sober so he could drive everyone home.
- She had been sober for three years and was proud of her progress.
- The police officer asked if he was sober before letting him get behind the wheel.
- Serious, thoughtful, and not overly emotional or excited.
- He gave a sober assessment of the company's financial situation.
- Her sober expression told me that something was wrong.
- The news of the accident put everyone in a sober mood.
- Plain, simple, and not bright or showy in color or style.
- He preferred sober colors like gray and navy for his work wardrobe.
- The room was decorated in a sober, minimalist style.
- She chose a sober dress for the formal ceremony.