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