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sober

adjective
  1. lacking brightness or color
    drab
  2. not affected by a chemical substance, especially alcohol
    “The driver claimed to be sober, but a roadside test confirmed the opposite.”
  3. dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises
    gravesedatesolemn
  4. completely lacking in playfulness
    seriousunplayful
verb
  1. become sober after excessive alcohol consumption
    “Keep them in bed until they sober up.”
    sober up
  2. become more realistic
    “After thinking about the potential consequences of my plan, I sobered up.”
    sober up
  3. cause to become sober
    “A sobering thought”