cold sober
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Definition
- Adjective:
- Completely sober; not under the influence of alcohol at all: Describes a state of total clarity and absence of intoxication from alcohol or drugs.
- Fully rational and clear-headed: Often used to emphasize that a statement or action was made with complete mental awareness and responsibility.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- I was cold sober when I made that decision, so I stand by it.
- Despite the party, she remained cold sober to drive everyone home safely.
- He swore he was cold sober when he witnessed the event.
Advanced Usage
- "stone cold sober": An intensified variant for absolute emphasis on sobriety.
- I haven't had a drop all night; I'm stone cold sober.
Variants and Related Words
- Sober (adj): Not affected by alcohol; serious and solemn.
- He is a sober and reliable person.
Synonyms
- Completely sober: Entirely free from the effects of alcohol.
- Stone sober: Another emphatic term for being totally sober.
Related Phrases
- As sober as a judge: An idiom meaning extremely sober and serious.
- He gave his statement, looking as sober as a judge.
Adjective
- totally sober