/ˈsəʊ.bə(ɹ)/
verb
(often with up) To make or become sober.(often with up) To overcome or lose a state of intoxication.To moderate one's feelingsadjective
Not drunk; not intoxicatedNot given to excessive drinking of alcoholModerate; realistic; serious; not playful; not passionate; cool; self-controlledDull; not bright or colorfulSubdued; solemn; gravePoor; feeble