Associations to the word «Sobering»

SOBER, adjective. Not drunk; not intoxicated

SOBER, adjective. Not given to excessive drinking of alcohol

SOBER, adjective. Moderate; realistic; serious; not playful; not passionate; cool; self-controlled

SOBER, adjective. Dull; not bright or colorful

SOBER, adjective. Subdued; solemn; grave

SOBER, verb. (often with up) To make or become sober.

SOBER, verb. (often with up) To overcome or lose a state of intoxication.

SOBER AS A JUDGE, adjective. (simile) Completely sober.

SOBER UP, verb. To become sober

SOBER, verb. Cause to become sober; "A sobering thought".

SOBER, verb. Become more realistic; "After thinking about the potential consequences of his plan, he sobered up".

SOBER, verb. Become sober after excessive alcohol consumption; "Keep him in bed until he sobers up".

SOBER, adjective. Not affected by a chemical substance (especially alcohol).

SOBER, adjective. Dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises; "a grave God-fearing man"; "a quiet sedate nature"; "as sober as a judge"; "a solemn promise"; "the judge was solemn as he pronounced sentence".

SOBER, adjective. Lacking brightness or color; dull; "drab faded curtains"; "sober Puritan grey"; "children in somber brown clothes".

SOBER, adjective. Completely lacking in playfulness.