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Soberest — Sober Sober, a. [Compar. {Soberer}; superl. {Soberest}.] [OE. sobre, F. sobre, from L. sobrius, probably from a prefix so expressing separation + ebrius drunken. Cf. {Ebriety}.] 1. Temperate in the use of spirituous liquors; habitually temperate; … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
soberest — superlative of sober … Useful english dictionary
Sober — Sober, a. [Compar. {Soberer}; superl. {Soberest}.] [OE. sobre, F. sobre, from L. sobrius, probably from a prefix so expressing separation + ebrius drunken. Cf. {Ebriety}.] 1. Temperate in the use of spirituous liquors; habitually temperate; as, a … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Soberer — Sober Sober, a. [Compar. {Soberer}; superl. {Soberest}.] [OE. sobre, F. sobre, from L. sobrius, probably from a prefix so expressing separation + ebrius drunken. Cf. {Ebriety}.] 1. Temperate in the use of spirituous liquors; habitually temperate; … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
sober — I. adjective (soberer; soberest) Etymology: Middle English sobre, from Anglo French, from Latin sobrius; akin to Latin ebrius drunk Date: 14th century 1. a. sparing in the use of food and drink ; abstemious b. not addicted to intoxicating drink c … New Collegiate Dictionary
sober — soberingly, adv. soberly, adv. soberness, n. /soh beuhr/, adj., soberer, soberest, v. adj. 1. not intoxicated or drunk. 2. habitually temperate, esp. in the use of liquor. 3. quiet or sedate in demeanor, as persons. 4. mark … Universalium
sober — 1. adjective /ˈsəʊ.bə(ɹ)/ a) not drunk; not intoxicated Which is the finest and soberest state possible. b) not given to excessive drinking of alcohol; Ant … Wiktionary
Doctrine and Discipline of Divorce — The Doctrine and Discipline of Divorce: Restor d to the Good of Both Sexes, From the Bondage of Canon Law was published by John Milton on 1 August 1643. An expanded second edition was published on 2 February 1644. The editions were published… … Wikipedia
sober — adjective (soberer, soberest) 1》 not affected by alcohol; not drunk. 2》 serious; thoughtful. 3》 muted in colour. verb 1》 (usu. sober up) make or become sober after drinking alcohol. 2》 make or become serious. Derivatives sobering adjective… … English new terms dictionary
sober — I UK [ˈsəʊbə(r)] / US [ˈsoʊbər] adjective Word forms sober : adjective sober comparative soberer superlative soberest * 1) not drunk We ll talk about this tomorrow, when you re sober. 2) with a serious attitude A sober voice on the radio… … English dictionary
