seem sober

Frequency: 7.215.0 per million words

Used when inferring someone is sober based on observation.

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Examples (10)

  • He had a few drinks, but he still seemed perfectly sober.
  • Despite the late hour, she seemed remarkably sober.
  • The driver seemed sober enough to operate the vehicle safely.
  • After a short nap, he seemed more sober than before.
  • Do I seem sober to you, or am I just imagining it?
  • She tried hard to seem sober during the important meeting.
  • Although he was joking, his expression made him seem quite sober.
  • The police officer asked if the passenger seemed sober.
  • He didn't seem sober at all; his speech was slurred.
  • To me, he always seems perfectly sober, even after a few beers.