sober

Meanings

• cause to become sober
  • "A sobering thought"
• become more realistic
  • "After thinking about the potential consequences of his plan, he sobered up"
• become sober after excessive alcohol consumption
  • "Keep him in bed until he sobers up"
• not affected by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)
• dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises
  • "as sober as a judge"
• lacking brightness or color; dull
  • "sober Puritan grey"
• completely lacking in playfulness

Synonyms

drab, grave, sedate, serious, sober up, solemn, somber, sombre, unplayful