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SOBER

Definition:

1. [verb] cause to become sober; "A sobering thought"
   
   
2. [verb] become more realistic; "After thinking about the potential consequences of his plan, he sobered up"
   Synonyms: up
   
   
3. [verb] become sober after excessive alcohol consumption; "Keep him in bed until he sobers up"
   Synonyms: up
   
   
4. [adjective] not affected by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)
   
   
5. [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"
   Synonyms: grave, sedate, solemn
   
   
6. [adjective] lacking brightness or color; dull; "drab faded curtains"; "sober Puritan gray"; "children in somber brown clothes"
   Synonyms: drab, somber, sombre
   
   
7. [adjective] completely lacking in playfulness
   Synonyms: unplayful, serious
   
   

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