sober

(verb) cause to become sober. Example: "A sobering thought."

(verb) become more realistic. Synonyms: sober up. Example: "After thinking about the potential consequences of his plan, he sobered up."

(verb) become sober after excessive alcohol consumption. Synonyms: sober up. Example: "Keep him in bed until he sobers up."

(adj) not affected by a chemical substance (especially alcohol). Synonyms: sober (vs. intoxicated).

(adj) dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises. Synonyms: grave, sedate, solemn. Examples: "A grave god-fearing man." "A quiet sedate nature." "As sober as a judge." "A solemn promise." "The judge was solemn as he pronounced sentence."

(adj) lacking brightness or color; dull. Synonyms: drab, somber, sombre. Examples: "Drab faded curtains." "Sober puritan grey." "Children in somber brown clothes."

(adj) completely lacking in playfulness. Synonyms: unplayful (vs. playful), serious.