Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples
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Word:
soberly
IPA transcription: [s'oʊbɚli]
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meaning of the word
Synonyms:
gravely, soberly, staidly
Meaning:
in a grave and sober manner; "he walked soberly toward the altar"
Usage examples
Sylvia listened soberly.
"So do I," said Katy, soberly.
"I see," pretty soberly, for him.
"Something besides keeping cool," Ester answered soberly.
John took it and looked long and soberly at the unresponsive grenadine.
"Which is a difficult thing to do, however," Dr. Van Anden said, speaking soberly too.
"We will hope that her next visit will not be as dangerous as this one," said Mr. Fulton soberly.
So his toilet was complete; and, conscious of being soberly and becomingly attired, he was ready to face his fellow-beings with a tranquil eye.
His cat was purring soberly on the threshold, and his parrot describing some strange evolutions in an iron ring that swung in the centre of his cage.