sober

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

ruОписывает человека, который не пьян, или ситуацию, отношение или цвет, которые являются серьёзными, спокойными и сдержанными.esDescribe a una persona que no está ebria, o una situación, actitud o color que son serios, tranquilos y sobrios, sin excesos.frDécrit une personne qui n'est pas ivre, ou une situation, une attitude ou une couleur qui sont sérieux, calmes et sobres.deBeschreibt einen Menschen, der nicht betrunken ist, oder eine Situation, eine Haltung oder eine Farbe, die ernst, ruhig und zurückhaltend ist.ptDescreve uma pessoa que não está embriagada, ou uma situação, atitude ou cor que é séria, calma e sóbria. Também pode indicar algo simples ou sem adornos.zh指人没有喝醉、清醒的；也形容事物、态度或颜色严肃、冷静、克制。arيصف شخصًا غير ثمل أو موقفًا أو سلوكًا أو لونًا يتّسم بالجدية والهدوء والاتزان وخلوّ المبالغة.

1. Not intoxicated B1 formal

   Not under the influence of alcohol or other drugs.

   • 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.

   ruТрезвыйessobriofrnon ivredeNüchternptSóbriozh清醒的arغير سكران

   Synonymes: abstinentclearheadeddrystraightteetotalunintoxicated

   Antonymes: drunkhighinebriatedintoxicatedstonedtipsy

2. Serious and dignified B2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruСерьёзный и достойныйesSerio y dignofrSérieux et dignedeErnst und würdevollptSério e dignozh严肃庄重arرصين ووقور

   Synonymes: dignifiedearnestgraverestrainedsedateserioussolemnstaidsubdued

   Antonymes: flippantfrivolousgiddylightheartedsilly

3. Dull in color B2 formal

   Lacking brightness, vividness, or strong color; muted.

   • 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.

   ruНеяркийesDe color apagadofrTerne, sans éclatdeGedämpftptDiscretozh暗淡的arباهت اللون

   Synonymes: drabmutedquietrestrainedsombersubdued

   Antonymes: brightcolorfulgarishgaudyluridvivid

4. Not playful C1 formal

   Completely lacking in humor or lightheartedness; serious.

   • 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.

   ruСерьёзныйesserio, sobriofrsans humour, sérieuxdeErnstptSériozh严肃的arجادّ

   Synonymes: earnestgravehumorlesssedateserioussolemnsomberstaid

   Antonymes: humorousjoviallightheartedplayfulwitty

• soberer comparative form
• soberest superlative form

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

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия становления или приведения кого-либо в серьёзное, спокойное состояние или освобождения от воздействия алкоголя.esVerbo que denota la acción de volverse o hacer que alguien se vuelva serio, sensato o libre de los efectos del alcohol.frVerbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de devenir ou de rendre quelqu'un sobre, c'est-à-dire de cesser d'être sous l'influence de l'alcool, ou de devenir ou de rendre plus sérieux, calme et posé.deVerb, das bedeutet, nüchtern zu werden oder jemanden nüchtern zu machen, sowie jemanden zu ernster, ruhiger Besinnung zu bringen oder zu beruhigen.ptVerbo usado para indicar o ato de ficar ou tornar alguém sóbrio, deixar de estar embriagado, ou tornar alguém sério, calmo e sensato.zh动词，指变得清醒或使某人清醒，摆脱酒精的影响；也指使人变得严肃、冷静、理智。arفعل يدل على صيرورة الشخص رزينًا هادئًا أو زوال تأثير السكر عنه، أو جعل غيره كذلك.

1. Make or become sober B2 formal

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

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

   ruПротрезветьesSobrio, hacer sobrio / volverse sobriofrDégriser / se dégriserdeNüchtern werdenptFicar sóbriozh醒酒arاستفاق من السُّكْر

   Synonymes: sober up

   Antonymes: befuddleinebriateintoxicate

2. Become more serious or realistic B2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruСтать более серьезнымesvolverse más serio o realistafrDevenir plus sérieux ou réalistedeErnster werdenptTornar-se mais sériozh变得严肃arأَنْ يُصْبِحَ أَكْثَرَ جِدِّيَّةً

   Synonymes: settle downsober upwake up

3. Recover from intoxication B2 informal

   To become sober after consuming too much alcohol.

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

   ruПротрезветьesRecuperarse de la intoxicación etílicafrDéssaoulerdeNüchtern werdenptFicar sóbriozh醒酒arاستعادة الصحو من السُّكْر

   Synonymes: sober up

• sobered past participle
• sobered past simple
• sobering present participle
• sobers third person singular

Variantes phrasal: sober up