soberly

/ˈsəʊbəli/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈsəʊbərli/ (ame, ipa)

soberly — adverb

1. in a calm, serious way that shows careful judgment rather than strong feeling or

1.副詞C1
釋義

in a calm, serious way that shows careful judgment rather than strong feeling or excitement

例句

Nala spoke soberly about the risks before the team agreed to climb.

speak soberly about [a serious topic]

The doctor explained the test results soberly, without giving the family false hope.

verb + soberly describing a measured, calm manner

同義詞
  • seriously

    broader; 'soberly' adds a sense of calm restraint and good judgment

  • calmly

    stresses lack of agitation; 'soberly' also implies a serious, weighty topic

  • gravely

    stronger and more solemn; suggests sadness or danger more than measured judgment

反義詞
  • excitedly

    shows strong, lively emotion, the opposite of calm seriousness

  • frivolously

    treats a serious matter lightly, without due care

用法筆記

Modifies verbs of speaking, thinking, or judging (speak, assess, reflect, nod). Signals an emotional tone — calm and serious — not literal sobriety from alcohol, though that drinking sense exists for the related adjective 'sober'.

常見錯誤

❌She walked soberly home after two glasses of wine.
✅She walked home, sober after two glasses of wine.
💡'soberly' describes a serious, calm manner, not the state of not being drunk.