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soberly

[/ˈsoʊbərli/]
adverb
sobremente
1. In a manner that is not drunk or intoxicated
He drove soberly home after the party.
Ele dirigiu sobremente para casa após a festa.
2. In a serious, thoughtful, or restrained manner
She spoke soberly about the crisis.
Ela falou sobremente sobre a crise.
3. In a calm and controlled manner; without exaggeration or emotion
The judge considered the evidence soberly.
O juiz considerou a evidência sobremente.
Synonyms
seriouslythoughtfullysensiblymoderatelycalmlyjudiciously
Antonyms
drunkenlyrecklesslyemotionallyexcessively

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
sobremente
Standard usage in both formal and informal contexts
Portugal
sobremente
Standard usage; may also use 'com sobriedade' for emphasis
General
de forma séria
Alternative phrase emphasizing the serious aspect

Related Idioms & Phrases

to think soberly about something
to speak soberly
soberly dressed
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