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sobersided

American  
[soh-ber-sahy-did] / ˈsoʊ bərˌsaɪ dɪd /

adjective

  1. solemn or grave in disposition, attitude, character, etc.; serious-minded.


Etymology

Origin of sobersided

First recorded in 1840–50; sober + side 1 + -ed 3

Example Sentences

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Kelly has filled a somewhat similar role in ensuring congressional leaders that good practices are being followed and that the mercurial president has a sobersided voice in his inner circle.

From Fox News • Oct. 9, 2018

I read it when I was about 18 – an off-piste literary choice in my sobersided studenty world.

From The Guardian • May 23, 2018

Yet the mood at the ECB, and especially of its president Mario Draghi, appeared chipper, at least by the sobersided standards of the institution and the office holder.

From Time • Jan. 17, 2013

In fact, the best thing about it is the serious but never sobersided spirit in which it was made.

From Time Magazine Archive

For seven years, sobersided Martin, half pilot, half industrialist, whizzed around the country, flying to finance manufacturing.

From Time Magazine Archive