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sober

Short definition from Wiktionary

Adjective

  1. Not drunk; not intoxicated.
  2. Not under the influence of any recreational drug.
  3. Not given to excessive drinking of alcohol.
  4. Moderate; realistic; serious; not playful; not passionate; cool; self-controlled.
  5. Dull; not bright or colorful.
  6. Subdued; solemn; grave.
  7. Poor; feeble.

Verb

  1. To make or become sober.
  2. To overcome or lose a state of intoxication.
  3. To moderate one's feelings; to accept a disappointing reality after losing one's ability to believe in a fantastic goal.

Proper noun

  1. A surname.

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