sober

Definitions

Not affected by alcohol; not intoxicated.

Serious, sensible, and solemn in mood or demeanor.

Plain and muted in color or style.

Examples

It is important to remain sober when operating heavy machinery.

The report provided a sober assessment of the company's financial situation.

Synonyms

serious temperate level-headed solemn abstinent sensible grave

Antonyms

intoxicated drunk frivolous excited irrational foolish tipsy