sobered up
Regained full faculties
Sobered up describes the state of having become sober after intoxication, whether from alcohol or drugs: He sobered up before driving home.
Extended to mean becoming serious or clearheaded after a period of frivolity or delusion: The election results sobered us up fast.
The process takes time—you sober up gradually as substances leave your system.
Full growth achieved
- restraintControl over impulses
- self-controlAbility to restrain impulses
- disciplineTrained self-control or specialty
- dependabilityConsistent trustworthy nature
sensible · prudent · accountable · reliable · trustworthy · level-headed · measured · cautious
Mentally sharp and comprehensible
- clearheadedMentally focused and rational
- alertWarning or watchfulness
- awarenessState of perceiving reality
- realizationGrasping what's true
sharp · focused · coherent · perceptive · cognizant · awakened · enlightened · discerning
Post-drinking illness
- headacheCranial pain
- dehydrationExcessive fluid loss
- nauseaPre-vomiting stomach discomfort
- coffeeBrewed bean beverage
water · aspirin · rest · groggy · fatigue · queasy · dizziness · detox
Guilt for wrongdoing
- guiltMoral self-reproach
- shamePainful awareness of failure
- embarrassmentSelf-conscious unease
- apologyStatement acknowledging wrongdoing
cringe · mortification · confession · amends · atonement · repentance · ruefulness · contrition
maturity
Full growth achieved
- restraintControl over impulses
- self-controlAbility to restrain impulses
- disciplineTrained self-control or specialty
dependability · sensible · prudent · accountable · reliable · trustworthy · level-headed · measured · cautious · moderation
lucid
Mentally sharp and comprehensible
- clearheadedMentally focused and rational
- alertWarning or watchfulness
- awarenessState of perceiving reality
realization · sharp · focused · coherent · perceptive · cognizant · awakened · enlightened · discerning · rational
hangover
Post-drinking illness
- headacheCranial pain
- dehydrationExcessive fluid loss
- nauseaPre-vomiting stomach discomfort
coffee · water · aspirin · rest · groggy · fatigue · queasy · dizziness · detox · shower
remorse
Guilt for wrongdoing
- guiltMoral self-reproach
- shamePainful awareness of failure
- embarrassmentSelf-conscious unease
apology · cringe · mortification · confession · amends · atonement · repentance · ruefulness · contrition · self-reproach
sobered upgot drunk
Consumed excess alcohol
drunk · intoxicated · inebriated · wasted · hammered
sober, sobered, sobering, sobers, soberly, soberness, sobriety