Sober and Tacky

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Sober adjective - Not excessively showy.

Usage example: if you don't have anything in black, at least wear a sober outfit to the funeral

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Tacky is an antonym for sober.

Nearby Words: soberly, soberness, sobering, sobered

Tacky adjective - Marked by an obvious lack of style or good taste.

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Sober is an antonym for tacky.

Nearby Words: tack, tacked, tacking

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