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sobersides
[ soh-ber-sahydz ]
noun
, (used with a singular verb)
, plural so·ber·sides.
- a humorless or habitually serious person.
sobersides
/ ˈsəʊbəˌsaɪdz /
noun
- functioning as singular a solemn and sedate person
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Derived Forms
- ˈsoberˌsided, adjective
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Word History and Origins
Origin of sobersides1
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Example Sentences
The joke had gone so far that it overwhelmed all the sobersides who couldn’t see the joke.
From New York Times
"Thank heaven my audience is not made up of such sobersides. Sander, see that this lad is given instructions in laughing."
From Literature
And those who mark me down as a puritanical old sobersides may be surprised to learn that it was comedians, along with the plays of Shakespeare, that first drew me to theatre.
From The Guardian
If you once saw her and heard her sing, you’d go crazy about her, old sobersides.
From Project Gutenberg
Judging from his relaxed demeanor Tuesday, Bradley may try not to seem like such a sobersides next time around.
From New York Times
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