SOBRII, sobrii
Sounds Like: SOH-bree-ee
Translations: sober, temperate, self-controlled, discreet, of a sober one, of a temperate one, sober ones, temperate ones
From the root: SOBRIUS
Part of Speech: Adjective, Noun
Explanation: This word is an adjective meaning 'sober,' 'temperate,' 'self-controlled,' or 'discreet.' It describes someone who is not intoxicated and exercises moderation or good judgment. It can also be used as a noun to refer to 'sober people' or 'those who are self-controlled.' In the provided context, it functions as an imperative, urging people to be sober or self-controlled.
Inflection: Genitive Singular Masculine or Neuter; Nominative Plural Masculine; Vocative Plural Masculine
Instances
Polycarp of Smyrna
- Polycarp’s Letter to the Philippians — 11:4
From the same root
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