sober

• Beschreibt einen Menschen, der nicht betrunken ist, oder eine Situation, eine Haltung oder eine Farbe, die ernst, ruhig und zurückhaltend ist.

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.

   Nüchtern

   • 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.

   Synonymeabstinentclearheadeddrystraightteetotalunintoxicated

   Antonymedrunkhighinebriatedintoxicatedstonedtipsy

2. Serious and dignifiedB2formal

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

   Ernst und würdevoll

   • 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.

   Synonymedignifiedearnestgraverestrainedsedateserioussolemnstaidsubdued

   Antonymeflippantfrivolousgiddylightheartedsilly

3. Dull in colorB2formal

   Lacking brightness, vividness, or strong color; muted.

   Gedämpft

   • 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.

   Synonymedrabmutedquietrestrainedsombersubdued

   Antonymebrightcolorfulgarishgaudyluridvivid

4. Not playfulC1formal

   Completely lacking in humor or lightheartedness; serious.

   Ernst

   • 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.

   Synonymeearnestgravehumorlesssedateserioussolemnsomberstaid

   Antonymehumorousjoviallightheartedplayfulwitty

• Verb, das bedeutet, nüchtern zu werden oder jemanden nüchtern zu machen, sowie jemanden zu ernster, ruhiger Besinnung zu bringen oder zu beruhigen.

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.

   Nüchtern werden

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

   Synonymesober up

   Antonymebefuddleinebriateintoxicate

2. Become more serious or realisticB2formal

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

   Ernster werden

   • 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.

   Synonymesettle downsober upwake up

3. Recover from intoxicationB2informal

   To become sober after consuming too much alcohol.

   Nüchtern werden

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

   Synonymesober up

Phrasal-Variantensober up