Sober etymology

English

English word sober comes from Latin ebrius ((poetic) full. Drunk, intoxicated.), Latin se- (Separately, astray. Without.)

Etymology of sober

Detailed word origin of sober

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 (en) 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.

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