soberly Meaning, Definition & Usage
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adverb in a grave and sober manner
gravely; staidly.
- he walked soberly toward the altar
WordNet
So"ber*ly adverb
Definitions
In a sober manner; temperately; cooly; calmly; gravely; seriously.
So"ber*ly adjective
Definitions
Grave; serious; solemn; sad. Obs.[He] looked hollow and thereto soberly. Chaucer.