sober vs somber
somber vs sobersober and somber both are adjectives.
sober is a verb but somber is not a verb.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| sober | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| somber | No | Yes | No | No |
As adjectives,
sober and somber
are synonyms defined as:
- sober and somber: lacking brightness or color; dull
| sober (adjective) | somber (adjective) |
|---|---|
| not affected by a chemical substance (especially alcohol) | lacking brightness or color; dull |
| completely lacking in playfulness | grave or even gloomy in character |
| lacking brightness or color; dull | |
| dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises |
| sober (verb) | somber (verb) |
|---|---|
| become sober after excessive alcohol consumption | |
| become more realistic | |
| cause to become sober |
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