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- [soh-ber]
- /ˈsoʊ bər/
- /ˈsəʊ.bəl.i/
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- [soh-ber]
- /ˈsoʊ bər/
Definitions of soberly word
- adjective soberly not intoxicated or drunk. 1
- adjective soberly habitually temperate, especially in the use of liquor. 1
- adjective soberly quiet or sedate in demeanor, as persons. 1
- adjective soberly marked by seriousness, gravity, solemnity, etc., as of demeanor, speech, etc.: a sober occasion. 1
- adjective soberly subdued in tone, as color; not colorful or showy, as clothes. 1
- adjective soberly free from excess, extravagance, or exaggeration: sober facts. 1
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Origin of soberly
First appearance:
before 1300 One of the 15% oldest English words
1300-50; Middle English sobre < Old French < Latin sōbrius
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Parts of speech for Soberly
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
soberly popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 89% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 52% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for soberly
adv soberly
- actively — engaged in action; characterized by energetic work, participation, etc.; busy: an active life.
- considerately — showing kindly awareness or regard for another's feelings, circumstances, etc.: a very considerate critic.
- cool it — If you tell someone to cool it, you want them to stop being angry and aggressive and to behave more calmly.
- cut the comedy — to stop joking
adverb soberly
- abstemiously — sparing or moderate in eating and drinking; temperate in diet.
- abstinently — in an abstinent manner
- detachedly — in a detached fashion
- equitably — In an equitable manner.
- evenhandedly — In an evenhanded manner.
Antonyms for soberly
adverb soberly
- drunkenly — intoxicated; drunk.
- intoxicatedly — In an intoxicated fashion; drunkenly.
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