English word sober comes from Latin ebrius ((poetic) full. Drunk, intoxicated.), Latin se- (Separately, astray. Without.)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| ebrius | Latin (lat) | (poetic) full. Drunk, intoxicated. |
| se- | Latin (lat) | Separately, astray. Without. |
| sobrius | Latin (lat) | Sober (not drunk). |
| sobre | Old French (842-ca. 1400) (fro) | |
| sober | English (eng) | Dull; not bright or colorful. Moderate; realistic; serious; not playful; not passionate; cool; self-controlled. Not drunk; not intoxicated. Not given to excessive drinking of alcohol. Subdued; solemn; grave (often with up) To make or become sober.. (often with up) To overcome or lose a state of intoxication. |