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sobersides

[ soh-ber-sahydz ]

noun

, (used with a singular verb)
, plural so·ber·sides.
  1. a humorless or habitually serious person.


sobersides

/ ˈsəʊbəˌsaɪdz /

noun

  1. functioning as singular a solemn and sedate person
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Derived Forms

  • ˈsoberˌsided, adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of sobersides1

First recorded in 1695–1705; sober + side 1 + -s 3
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Example Sentences

Barrett's a good old sobersides hoss; you can always count on old Barrett.

My business is to prevent young sobersides, young Inkle, from appearing, to interrupt the ceremony.

"Come and give me a hand at this training business, old Sobersides," said Ned, with a laugh.

Its womenfolks andand an interest in one that makes a man a sobersides.

When I get in a tight corner again, Ill never wish for a better side-partner than you, old sobersides!

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