soberly
8
4.2
- adverb
- /ˈsoʊbərli/
:
sabiamente
- "A bad time for you, Caro, and that's no joke," Luis said soberly.
- more soberly
Equilibrium, GED said soberly, for she was serious.
- Equilibrium, GED said soberly, for she was serious.
Examples
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Only Nina and Mary were still eating, soberly and methodically.
Fiction book (1990) -
Finally, I said, "So what's your question?" Little Pam looked up at me soberly.
Fiction book (1998) -
Please drive home safely and soberly.
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Jennifer laughed, and then more soberly added, "I never thought about it that way."
Fiction book (1992) -
Instead, they looked at it soberly, for they realized that its arrival had altered everything.
Fiction book (1994) -
Emma nodded soberly as she handed over the rest of the posters.
Fiction book (1991) -
"Mr. Cantry spoke soberly, never doubting I'd be interested in what he had to say."
Fiction book (1997) -
Finally, Luke said soberly, "Mary, I didn't leave the Ark just to find survivors."
Fiction book (1990) -
Grampa Sam had listened soberly to the young Joe pour out his hopes, fears, and space-filled dreams.
Fiction book (1998) -
Dr. Mike looks at me soberly and explains the reality of so-called miracle cures.
Synonyms
110
1.0
In a calm, steady way without showing anger or nervousness
57
4.2
To speak or act in a serious and respectful way
43
3.7
In a careful way that shows you pay attention before deciding
34
4.6
In a very serious way that shows something is important
20
3.9
In a serious and honest way that shows a strong wish
5
6.7
In a calm, fair way without strong feeling or bias
3
3.9
In a calm, sensible way like an adult
3
6.3
In a wise and thoughtful way
3
4.8
In a way that shows careful thought before speaking or acting
1
5.5
In a calm, slow, and dignified way
1
4.4
A person speaks or acts calmly and steadily without showing strong feeling
In a serious, careful way that shows importance
In a careful, slow way without hurry
In a serious, calm way without showing excitement
Calmly and with control of your feelings
Calmly and in control of your actions and feelings
Antonyms
1
6.3
In a way that makes things seem much bigger or more important than they really are
How Serious
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Soberly comes from sober, which comes from an old Latin word sobrius meaning 'not drunk'. Being 'not drunk' gives the image of calm, clear thinking, so to speak soberly is to act or talk in a serious, calm, and thoughtful way.