sober

• يصف شخصًا غير ثمل أو موقفًا أو سلوكًا أو لونًا يتّسم بالجدية والهدوء والاتزان وخلوّ المبالغة.

Describes a person who is not drunk, or a situation, attitude, or color that is serious, calm, and restrained.

1. Not intoxicatedB1formal

   Not under the influence of alcohol or other drugs.

   غير سكران

   • He remained sober throughout the party.
   • She insisted on staying sober to drive everyone home.
   • After the accident, he decided to stay sober for good.

   المرادفاتabstinentclearheadeddrystraightteetotalunintoxicated

   الأضدادdrunkhighinebriatedintoxicatedstonedtipsy

2. Serious and dignifiedB2formal

   Having a serious, solemn, and responsible character; not frivolous.

   رصين ووقور

   • The judge gave a sober assessment of the case.
   • His sober demeanor made him a trusted advisor.
   • The ceremony was a sober and respectful event.

   المرادفاتdignifiedearnestgraverestrainedsedateserioussolemnstaidsubdued

   الأضدادflippantfrivolousgiddylightheartedsilly

3. Dull in colorB2formal

   Lacking brightness, vividness, or strong color; muted.

   باهت اللون

   • She wore a sober gray suit to the interview.
   • The room was decorated in sober tones of beige and brown.
   • The painting's sober palette reflected the artist's mood.

   المرادفاتdrabmutedquietrestrainedsombersubdued

   الأضدادbrightcolorfulgarishgaudyluridvivid

4. Not playfulC1formal

   Completely lacking in humor or lightheartedness; serious.

   جادّ

   • His sober expression made everyone stop laughing.
   • The meeting had a sober tone, with no room for jokes.
   • She gave a sober warning about the risks involved.

   المرادفاتearnestgravehumorlesssedateserioussolemnsomberstaid

   الأضدادhumorousjoviallightheartedplayfulwitty

• فعل يدل على صيرورة الشخص رزينًا هادئًا أو زوال تأثير السكر عنه، أو جعل غيره كذلك.

A verb used to indicate the act of becoming or making someone serious, calm, or free from the effects of alcohol.

1. Make or become soberB2formal

   To cause someone to become sober, especially after being drunk.

   استفاق من السُّكْر

   • The cold air helped to sober him up.
   • She drank coffee to try to sober herself.
   • He needed time to sober after the party.

   المرادفاتsober up

   الأضدادbefuddleinebriateintoxicate

2. Become more serious or realisticB2formal

   To become more serious, realistic, or less emotional about a situation.

   أَنْ يُصْبِحَ أَكْثَرَ جِدِّيَّةً

   • The tragic news sobered everyone in the room.
   • He sobered up when he realized the consequences of his actions.
   • The financial report sobered the investors' optimism.

   المرادفاتsettle downsober upwake up

3. Recover from intoxicationB2informal

   To become sober after consuming too much alcohol.

   استعادة الصحو من السُّكْر

   • It took him a few hours to sober up.
   • She sobered up quickly after drinking water.
   • He tried to sober up before driving home.

   المرادفاتsober up

الصيغ المركّبةsober up