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sobersided

adjective

ˌsō-bər-ˈsī-dəd How to pronounce sobersided (audio)
Definition of sobersidednext
as in solemn
not joking or playful in mood or manner a surprisingly sobersided biography of a great comedian

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  1. solemn
  2. serious
  3. earnest
  4. stern
Adjective
  • For those seeking a solemn moment of reflection or a way to give back, here’s a guide to area events commemorating 9/11’s 25th anniversary, running from Wednesday through the weekend.
    — The Baltimore Sun, Baltimore Sun, 8 Sep. 2026
  • This year, Haitians are marching under more solemn circumstances than in prior years.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of solemn
Adjective
  • Which brings us to a question no serious Oilers fan would have entertained before the Savoie news.
    — Allan Mitchell, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
  • In the years that followed, Ortiz was involved in at least two more serious car accidents.
    — Alli Rosenbloom, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of serious
Adjective
  • The paper was a propaganda tool, and whatever Grossman may have wished to write, at first all the editors would permit were inspiring, deadly earnest pieces full of generalities.
    — Nick Holdstock, The Dial, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Gurjar writes from a reflective, earnest place about navigating the two cities—the significance of cultural preservation, and how cooking brought her closer to herself.
    — The Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of earnest
Adjective
  • Chan told him to hold a stern face and let the part do the rest.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Khan himself stars as the outwardly stern but inwardly soft-hearted Etienne, who heads up the dozen-strong medical team.
    — Miriam Balanescu, IndieWire, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of stern
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“Sobersided.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sobersided. Accessed 18 Sep. 2026.

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