Pickled and Sober

Opposite meaning words

Pickled adjective - Being under the influence of alcohol.

Usage example: I must have been rather pickled when I agreed to your stupid scheme

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Sober is an antonym for pickled in drunk topic.

Nearby Words: pickle, pickling

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

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Pickled is an antonym for sober.

Nearby Words: soberly, soberness, sobering, sobered

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