word
Sober
SOH-bur
/ˈsoʊbɜːr/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
sober
Dictionary meaning
Lacking brightness or color.
Examples
- The driver claimed to be sober, but a roadside test confirmed the opposite.
- Keep them in bed until they sober up.
Synonyms: drab
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