Examples of “sober” in a Sentence

adj Not drunk or affected by alcohol or drugs.

• Someone sober should check the map before we set off.
• He stayed sober all night so he could drive everyone home.
• She has been sober for three years now.

adj Serious, calm, and level-headed; not overly emotional or reckless.

• She gave a sober account of what had happened, without any drama.
• It was a sober moment as the team read the results.
• The committee took a sober look at the risks before deciding.

adj Plain or subdued in color or style.

• The room was decorated in sober browns and grays.
• She chose a sober dress for the formal meeting.
• He wore a sober gray suit to the interview.

verb To become or make clear-headed again, especially after drinking.

• The cold night air soon began to sober him.
• She needed a few hours to sober up before driving.
• A strong coffee and a walk helped him sober up.