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What is another word for Sober? – 204 Sober Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    temperate abstinent moderate restrained serious solemn somber earnest unadulterated straightforward candid frank honest truthful sane rational lucid calm composed tranquil steady stable balanced level-headed clear-headed sensible prudent discreet cautious reserved subdued muted toned-down restrained self-controlled disciplined abstemious teetotal sober-minded serious-minded grave solemn staid sedate demure quiet unassuming modest humble.

    Meaning of Sober

    Not drunk or intoxicated

    Definitions

    • Serious, solemn, and unfrivolous in manner or appearance
    • Marked by seriousness, solemnity, and a sense of responsibility

    Example Uses

    • The doctor advised the patient to remain sober for at least 24 hours after the operation
    • The sober expression on her face made it clear that she was not pleased with the news
    • He tried to appear sober and responsible during the job interview, but his lack of experience showed through

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    intoxicated drunk inebriated tipsy soused plastered hammered smashed sloshed blitzed blotto boozed besotted addled befuddled confused disoriented dizzy lightheaded reckless impulsive frivolous careless irresponsible rash thoughtless foolish silly absurd ridiculous hilarious humorous amusing comical facetious flippant giddy lighthearted merry cheerful jovial jocular witty satirical ironic.

    Related Nouns

    abstinence sobriety moderation temperance seriousness solemnity earnestness sanity rationality lucidity calmness composure tranquility stability balance level-headedness sensibility prudence discretion caution reserve subduedness restraint self-control discipline abstemiousness teetotalism solemnness gravitas staidness sedateness demureness quietness unassumingness modesty humility.

    Related Verbs

    abstain refrain desist cease stop quit moderate temper restrain control discipline calm compose tranquilize stabilize balance level sensitize prudentize caution reserve subdue mute tone-down restrain self-control discipline sober-up straighten-up shape-up reform rehabilitate recover revive.

    Related Adjectives

    temperate moderate restrained serious solemn somber earnest sane rational lucid calm composed tranquil steady stable balanced level-headed sensible prudent discreet cautious reserved subdued muted toned-down self-controlled disciplined abstemious teetotal sober-minded serious-minded grave solemn staid sedate demure quiet unassuming modest humble.