Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

Word: soberly
IPA transcription: [s'oʊbɚli]
r 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.