soberer

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. adjective not affected by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)
  2. adjective dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises
  3. adjective lacking brightness or color; dull

Etymology

From sober + -er (comparative suffix) or + -er (agent noun suffix).

Synonyms

sober

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