soberly

• Adverbe signifiant « de manière sérieuse, calme et réservée » ou « sans exagération ni émotion ». Peut aussi se référer à des actions faites dans un état de sobriété, sans ivresse.

An adverb meaning "in a serious, calm, and controlled manner" or "without exaggeration or emotion." It can also refer to acting in a way that is not drunk or intoxicated.

1. In a serious or solemn mannerB2formal

   Acting or speaking in a way that shows seriousness, thoughtfulness, or lack of humor.

   de manière sérieuse

   • He spoke soberly about the consequences of the decision.
   • She looked at him soberly, without a hint of a smile.
   • The judge addressed the court soberly.

   Synonymesearnestlygravelyseriouslysolemnlysomberlysternlythoughtfullyunsmilingly

   Antonymesflippantlyfrivolouslyjokinglylightlyplayfully

2. In a moderate or restrained wayC1formal

   Acting with moderation, self-control, or without excess.

   avec modération

   • They celebrated soberly, mindful of the occasion's gravity.
   • He dressed soberly for the funeral.
   • She lived soberly, avoiding any extravagance.

   Synonymesabstemiouslymoderatelyprudentlytemperately

   Antonymesexcessivelyextravagantlyimmoderatelyindulgentlyintemperatelylavishly