sobered

Meanings

• Verb

  1. To make (someone) no longer drunk or intoxicated.

  - "After a night of heavy drinking, John was sobered up by his friend."
  - "The police officer breathalysed the driver and sobered him up with a cup of coffee."

• Verb

  2. To become calm and serious after being excited, agitated, or emotional.

  - "The crowd cheered and then sobered when the national anthem was played."
  - "After the argument, they both sobered and apologized to each other."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with sobered
sorrowed , morrowed , borrowed , tomorrow

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Variants

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sober , sobered , sobering , sobers , sober up , sobered up , sobering up , sobers up

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Etymology

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From old English 'soberian' meaning to calm, compose, or make sober.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'sobered' comes from the Old English word 'soberian', which means 'to calm' or 'to compose'.

2. In the 18th century, 'sobering houses' were established in England to provide a place for drunken individuals to sleep off their intoxication and receive assistance in getting sober.

3. The term 'sober second thought' refers to a careful and rational consideration of a decision or action, often in contrast to an impulsive or emotional response.

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Related Concepts

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1. Sobriety: The state of being free from the effects of alcohol or other intoxicating substances. Sobriety can also refer to a serious and responsible attitude towards life.

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Culture

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In literature, 'sobered' is often used to describe a character who has undergone a significant emotional or physical experience and has emerged calmer and more composed as a result. For example, in F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby, the character Nick Carraway is sobered by the tragic events he witnesses.

How to Memorize "sobered"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person going from being drunk to being sober. Imagine them becoming calmer and more composed.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'sobered' with the idea of calmness and composure.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Sobered means Serene, Obtuse, Bold, and Energetic, Delightfully' to remember the meaning of the word.

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