soberly meaning

UK US /ˈsoʊbɚli/ 3 syllables

soberly (adverb): in a grave and sober manner.

Definition of soberly

  1. in a grave and sober manner
    • he walked soberly toward the altar

    Synonyms: gravely, staidly

    Related forms: sober

How to pronounce soberly

soberly is pronounced /ˈsoʊbɚli/ in American English. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

Word lists: words starting with SO · words ending in LY · 7-letter words

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