not affected by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)

completely lacking in playfulness

[ Syn: unplayful , serious ]

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

[ Syn: grave , sedate , solemn ]

lacking brightness or color; dull; drab faded curtains; sober Puritan grey; children in somber brown clothes

[ Syn: drab , somber , sombre ]

cause to become sober; A sobering thought'

become more realistic; After thinking about the potential consequences of his plan, he sobered up

[ Syn: sober up ]

become sober after excessive alcohol consumption; Keep him in bed until he sobers up

[ Syn: sober up ]