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Temperate in the use of spirituous liquors; habitually temperate; as, a sober man. That we may hereafter live a godly, righteous, and sober life, to the glory of Thy holy name. Bk. of Com. Prayer.

Having a disposition or temper habitually sober. -- So"ber-mind`ed*ness, n.

To sober. [R.] Crabbe.

In a sober manner; temperately; cooly; calmly; gravely; seriously.

The quality or state of being sober.

To make or keep sober. [Obs.] Gower.

A mineral, found in crystals, of a yellow to green or brown color, and consisting of aluminia and glucina. It is very hard, and is often used as a gem.

To make sober. [Obs.] Sad accidents to ensober his spirits. Jer. Taylor.

ke the eye of a cat. The mane is given to other gems affording like effects, esp. the chrysoberyl.

Free from agitation; calm; sedate; quiet; tranquil; self- possessed. The Mantuan there in sober triumph sate, Composed his posture, and his look sedate. Pope. -- Com*pos"ed*ly (, adv. -- Com*pos"ed*ness, n.

Given to consideration or to sober reflection; regardful of consequences or circumstances; circumspect; careful; esp. careful of the rights, claims, and feelings of other. Of dauntless courage and considerate pride. Milton. considerate, and careful of his people. Dryden. The wisest and most considerate men in the world…

ing contrasted; comparison by contrariety of qualities. place the prospect of the soul In sober contrast with reality. Wordsworth.

d of truth in themselves. Hooker. A very diligent and observing person, and likewise very sober and credible. Dampier.

See Chrysoberyl.

Of sober or serious mien; composed and decorous in bearing; of modest look; staid; grave. Sober, steadfast, and demure. Milton. Nan was very much delighted in her demure way, and that delight showed itself in her face and in her clear bright eyes. W. Black.

In a demure manner; soberly; gravely; -- now, commonly, with a mere show of gravity or modesty. They . . . looked as demurely as they could; for 't was a hanging matter to laugh unseasonably. Dryden.

Sober; prudent; sedate; modest. [Scot.] And this is a douce, honest man. Sir W. Scott.

ry or anticipated state of happiness; as, a dream of bliss; the dream of his youth. There sober thought pursued the amusing theme, Till Fancy colored it and formed a dream. Pope. It is not them a mere dream, but a very real aim which they propose. J. C. Shairp.

Decoration; ornament; beauty. The flourish of his sober youth Was the pride of naked truth. Crashaw.

Folly; foolery. Let not the sound of shallow foppery enter My sober house. Shak.