sober
serious, cool and controlled
TRANSLATION
nüchtern, abstinent, mäßig
STATISTICS
IN THE PRESS
"The Greens delighted, but SOBER approach to its increased influence in government showed how far this once-alternative party has matured."
(Guardian editorial - 5th Oct. 2002)
(Guardian editorial - 5th Oct. 2002)
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Sober has several shades of meaning, see below.
Etymology: Middle English sobre, from Middle French, from Latin sobrius; akin to Latin ebrius drunk
Date: 14th century
1. Habitually abstemious in the use of alcoholic liquors or drugs; temperate
2. Not intoxicated or affected by the use of drugs
3. Plain or subdued: sober attire
4. Devoid of frivolity, excess, exaggeration, or speculative imagination; straightforward: gave a sober assessment of the situation
5. Marked by seriousness, gravity, or solemnity of conduct or character.
6.Marked by circumspection and self-restraint.
synonym : SERIOUS
(Source: American Heritage Dictionary)
Sober has several shades of meaning, see below.
Etymology: Middle English sobre, from Middle French, from Latin sobrius; akin to Latin ebrius drunk
Date: 14th century
1. Habitually abstemious in the use of alcoholic liquors or drugs; temperate
2. Not intoxicated or affected by the use of drugs
3. Plain or subdued: sober attire
4. Devoid of frivolity, excess, exaggeration, or speculative imagination; straightforward: gave a sober assessment of the situation
5. Marked by seriousness, gravity, or solemnity of conduct or character.
6.Marked by circumspection and self-restraint.
synonym : SERIOUS
(Source: American Heritage Dictionary)
