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English word sober comes from Latin ebrius ((poetic) full. Drunk, intoxicated.), Latin se- (Separately, astray. Without.)
ebrius (Latin)
(poetic) full. Drunk, intoxicated.
se- (Latin)
Separately, astray. Without.
sobrius (Latin)
Sober (not drunk).
sobre (Old French)
sober (English)
Dull; not bright or colorful. Moderate; realistic; serious; not playful; not passionate; cool; self-controlled. Not drunk; not intoxicated. Not given to excessive drinking of alcohol. Subdued; solemn; grave (often with up) To make or become sober.. (often with up) To overcome or lose a state of intoxication.