Definition

Noun: A serious, grave, and habitually solemn person; an individual who lacks a sense of humor or levity and is consistently earnest or sedate.

Usage

The word "sobersides" is used to describe a person whose demeanor is consistently serious, formal, or solemn. It often carries a mild, critical connotation, implying that the person is overly serious or dull, and does not engage in fun or lighthearted behavior. It is typically used in informal contexts.

Examples

• Don't be such a sobersides! Come and join the party.
• The manager was a real sobersides, never smiling during office meetings.
• He earned a reputation as the family sobersides because he always focused on practical matters.

Advanced Usage

• The term can sometimes be used humorously or affectionately to tease someone who is being unusually serious.
  • "Oh, don't listen to him, he's just being a sobersides today."

Variants and Related Words

• Sober (adjective): Serious, sensible, and solemn. This is the root adjective from which "sobersides" is derived.
  • He gave a sober assessment of the situation.

Synonyms

• Stick-in-the-mud
• Killjoy
• Wet blanket
• Solemn individual
• Fuddy-duddy

Antonyms

• Life of the party
• Joker
• Merrymaker

Idioms and Related Phrases

• To be a wet blanket: To be a person who spoils other people's fun by being negative or disapproving. This is a close synonym in spirit.
  • She didn't want to be a wet blanket, so she forced a smile.

Noun

1. a serious and sedate individual