J. Hector St. Jean de Crevecoeur's "Letters from an American Farmer"

sober

Definition (adj)

1anot intoxicated
babstaining from drinking alcohol or taking intoxicating drugs refraining from the use of addictive substances (see SUBSTANCE sense 3c)
csparing in the use of food and drink ABSTEMIOUS
2marked by sedate or gravely or earnestly thoughtful character or demeanor
3UNHURRIEDCALM
4marked by temperance, moderation, or seriousness
5subdued in tone or color
6showing no excessive or extreme qualities of fancy, emotion, or prejudice

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