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1. A term most frequently used to describe someone's natural state without the consumption or influence of alcohol. (It can also more broadly be used to describe someone who is not under the influence of drugs, although this is a less-common use of the word.)

2. A metaphorical descriptive term than can be used to describe someone attaining a serious or sensible mental state, often after having a more carefree or unstable attitude. (Almost as if becoming sober after being drunk.) Generally described as being "sobering."

3. A slang term sometimes used to describe someone who is exceedingly boring or nit-picky. Or someone goes out of their way to display a lack of joy or an absence of fun.
1. Noel remained sober at the nightclub while her friends drank and partied, as she was the designated driver for the night.

2. His mother getting into a serious car-accident was a sobering experience for Ben, as he himself had been an unsafe driver up until that point, and he realized he needed to be more careful on the road.

3. Chris's overly sober attitude was becoming an issue at his workplace, especially after he tried to convince his supervisor to cancel a planned retirement party for a long-time co-worker because he thought it was a "waste of two hours we could otherwise be working."
Sober by TeddyStix October 2, 2014
Person 1- I'm sober, give me a beer quick

Person 2- Ok
Sober by will181 September 6, 2009
The strange feeling you get after you wake up sometimes.
I knew I was sober when the room started to stay still
Sober by Shoutin Will Belamy September 24, 2011
stands for son-of-a-b****-everything's-real!
Tom: I...I feel weird.
Ted: Yeah, getting sober does that to you...
sober by Noodle8 November 24, 2011
I couldn't drive home from the clinic because I was too sober.
Sober by CleanGod100 January 14, 2019
A delusional, unnatural, nightmare-like mental state characterized by the pronounced lack of THC in the bloodstream.
I'm almost sober, man; you better let me get another hit of that.
Sober by discipleofganja May 22, 2018