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sobrio

sober

adjective SOH-bree-oh Less Common
Descriptions & Qualities Personality

Origin: From Latin sobrius, meaning not drunk.

Also means

restrained

Usage Note

Sobrio covers both the literal sense of not intoxicated and the figurative sense of a restrained, understated style. A discorso sobrio is a measured, plain speech, while stile sobrio describes minimal design. The word is a true cognate with English 'sober' and shares both its literal and stylistic meanings.

Examples

"Ha uno stile sobrio ed elegante."

Natural Translation

He has a sober and elegant style.

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