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soberly

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Soberly (adv) means In a calm, serious and controlled way.

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In a calm, serious and controlled way.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Etymology

From Middle English soberly; equivalent to sober + -ly.

Synonyms

gravely staidly

Related words

seriously badly severely critically grossly gravely

Rhymes for soberly

overly miserly orderly elderly utterly eagerly Beverly Waverly fatherly motherly properly westerly

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What is the meaning of soberly?

"soberly" (adv) means in a calm, serious and controlled way.

What is another word for soberly?

Other words for "soberly" include gravely, staidly.

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