soberly

[US]/'səubəli/
[UK]/ˈsobɚlɪ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adv. seriously; calmly; simply

Phrases & Collocations

remain soberly

Example Sentences

We must be soberly aware that there is still a long way ahead of us.

He spoke soberly about the importance of financial planning.

She faced the situation soberly and made a rational decision.

The CEO addressed the shareholders soberly, outlining the company's challenges.

He approached the problem soberly, analyzing it from different angles.

The judge delivered the verdict soberly, considering all the evidence presented.

She accepted the criticism soberly and used it to improve her work.

The scientist presented the research findings soberly, without exaggeration.

He responded to the emergency situation soberly, following the established protocol.

The teacher addressed the students soberly, emphasizing the importance of academic honesty.

The team captain soberly assessed the team's performance and identified areas for improvement.

Real-world Examples

And so, with Toto trotting along soberly behind her, she started on her journey.

Source: The Wizard of Oz (Simplified Version)

An honorable estate not to be entered into lightly, but reverently and soberly.

Source: Desperate Housewives (Audio Version) Season 3

The second year began rather soberly, for their prospects did not brighten, and Aunt March died suddenly.

Source: Little Women (Bilingual Edition)

" All right, " he said soberly. " I-guess that'd be fine."

Source: American Elementary School English 5

As he had a decade earlier, he was able to overcome the addiction and live soberly.

Source: Biography of Famous Historical Figures

" There's no hope for these boys and girls, " the headmaster soberly explained in the interview.

Source: A man named Ove decides to die.

A day or two after, the old clock ticked away as soberly as ever on the wall of the Todd kitchen.

Source: American Elementary School English 6

He led the way back soberly.

Source: Cross Creek (Part 2)

And Mac put the question so soberly that there was a general smile.

Source: Blooming Roses (Part 1)

It looked like the entire school was there, watching soberly as they loaded me in the back of the ambulance.

Source: Twilight: Eclipse

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