sober
Short definition from Wiktionary
Adjective
- Not drunk; not intoxicated.
- Not under the influence of any recreational drug.
- Not given to excessive drinking of alcohol.
- Moderate; realistic; serious; not playful; not passionate; cool; self-controlled.
- Dull; not bright or colorful.
- Subdued; solemn; grave.
- Poor; feeble.
Verb
- To make or become sober.
- To overcome or lose a state of intoxication.
- To moderate one's feelings; to accept a disappointing reality after losing one's ability to believe in a fantastic goal.
Proper noun
- A surname.
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