What does sober mean?

Question

because my friend described me in three words and said i was kind, clean, and sober

Answer 1

Pronunciation: \ˈsō-bər\

Function: adjective

Inflected Form(s): so·ber·er  \-bər-ər\; so·ber·est  \-b(ə-)rəst\

Etymology: Middle English sobre, from Anglo-French, from Latin sobrius; akin to Latin ebrius drunk

Date: 14th century

1 a: sparing in the use of food and drink : abstemious b: not addicted to intoxicating drink c: not drunk

2: marked by sedate or gravely or earnestly thoughtful character or demeanor

3: unhurried, calm

4: marked by temperance, moderation, or seriousness <a sober candlelight vigil>

5: subdued in tone or color

6: showing no excessive or extreme qualities of fancy, emotion, or prejudice

synonyms see serious

— so·ber·ly  \-bər-lē\ adverb

— so·ber·ness noun

Answer 2

to be "undrunk"....no fun...lol

Answer 3

it means that you are in check with reality, and that you are not way up in the clouds. it could also mean you arent drunk, but that is not how it is being used in that context. your friend sounds very kind.

have a great day!!!

-Angel-

Answer 4

In this case, It means that you are focused & present.

Answer 5

It can mean a couple of things.  These days it is most often used to mean substance-free (in other words, you don't use drugs or alcohol).  The word can also be used to describe someone as serious.