Webster's 1828 dictionary
sober SO'BER, a. [L. sobrius. ]1. Temperate in the use of spiritous liquors; habitually temperate; as a sober man. Live a sober, righteous and godly life. 2.
sobered SO'BERED, pp. Make sober.
soberly SO'BERLY, adv. 1. Without intemperance. 2. Without enthusiasm. 3. Without intemperate passion; coolly; calmly; moderately. 4. Gravely; seriously.
soberminded SO'BERMINDED, a. Having a disposition or tempter habitually sober, calm and temperate.
soberminedness SO'BERMINEDNESS, n, Calmness; freedon from inordinate passions; habitual sobriety.
soberness SO'BERNESS, n. 1. Freedom from intoxication; temperance. 2. Gravity; seriousness. 3. Freedom from heat and passion; calmness; coolness. The soberness