Fried and Sober

Fried

Fried adjective - Being under the influence of alcohol.
Usage example: grew up in a family in which Dad got fried on every weekend and holiday

Sober is an antonym for fried.

Nearby Words: fry, frier

Sober

Sober adjective - Not having one's mind affected by alcohol.
Usage example: it's important to stay sober if you're going to be driving a car

Fried is an antonym for sober.

Nearby Words: soberly, soberness, sobering, sobered
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