sobrio — meaning in English
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English meaning
- abstemious adj Refraining from freely consuming food or strong drink; sparing in diet; abstinent, temperate.
- sober adj Not drunk or affected by alcohol or drugs.
Senses
sobrio is used for these senses in English:
- abstemious Refraining from freely consuming food or strong drink; sparing in diet; abstinent, temperate. [From early 17th c.]
- sober Not drunk; not intoxicated.
- sober (of color) Dull; not bright or colorful.
abstemious — full definition
- adj Refraining from freely consuming food or strong drink; sparing in diet; abstinent, temperate.
- adj Sparing in the indulgence of the appetite or passions.
- adj Sparingly used; used with temperance or moderation.
- adj Marked by, or spent in, abstinence.
sober — full definition
- adj Not drunk or affected by alcohol or drugs.
- adj Serious, calm, and level-headed; not overly emotional or reckless.
- adj Plain or subdued in color or style.
- verb To become or make clear-headed again, especially after drinking.