Superlative for not being under the influence of alcohol
“You'd best make sure you're sober before driving that car.”
Superlative for serious, grave or solemn in nature
“These positive emotions need to be tempered by the sober realization that the potential for injury is ever-present.”
Superlative for calm in manner or disposition
“There he presents his sober disposition to the patrons with an air of knowing something incriminatory about everybody.”
Superlative for not excessively bright, flashy or showy
“In a sober dark trouser suit and sensible walking shoes, she ticks the names off the electoral list on her clipboard.”
Superlative for based on, or displaying, common sense
“He saw it as his duty to counter the news and its tendency to overhype by presenting the secretary and the president with nothing but hard, sober facts.”
Superlative for given to or marked by restraint or moderation
“This year's spending doesn't mesh with the sound and sober spending principles that make for a successful business.”
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