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soberly


Meanings
  • adverb

    Free from the effects of alcohol; abstaining from drinking alcoholic beverages.

  • adverb

    Making or showing a serious and earnest attitude or behavior, especially in contrast to something amusing or frivolous.


Rhymes
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soberly , clobberly , moberly , roverly
Variants
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sober , soberer , soberest , soberly , soberness , sobernesses
Etymology
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Originally meaning 'free from wine,' from Old English sob 'quenched, sober,' from Proto-Germanic *sobon-, from PIE root *sab- 'quench'.


Trivia
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  1. The term 'sober' comes from the Old English word 'sobor,' which means 'assembly.' In the Middle Ages, only sober people were allowed to attend church services.

  2. In ancient Greece, the god Dionysus was the god of wine, festivity, and chaos, while Apollo was the god of reason and sobriety.


Related Concepts
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  1. Temperance: The quality or practice of moderation, especially in one's drinking or eating habits.

  2. Abstinence: The practice of avoiding certain substances or behaviors, such as alcohol or drugs.


Culture
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In literature, 'soberly' has been used to describe the serious and thoughtful tone of characters or narratives. In art, it can refer to the absence of alcohol or excessive emotion in a work. In music, it can describe a slow, contemplative tempo.

How to Memorize "soberly"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a person sitting quietly at a table, with a glass of water instead of a drink. Visualize the calm and focused expression on their face.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'soberly' with the idea of control and self-discipline.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym S-O-B-E-R-L-Y: Serious, Objective, Balanced, Earnest, Responsible, Logical, Yielding


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