Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

stone-cold-sober

idiom

ˈstoʊn koʊld ˈsoʊbər

Definition

Completely sober; not under the influence of alcohol or drugs at all.

Examples

After a long night of partying, he woke up stone-cold-sober and realized how much he had drunk.
Even after the festivities, she remained stone-cold-sober and took care of her friends.
Despite the mood at the celebration, he was stone-cold-sober and focused on driving everyone home safely.

Meaning

The phrase ‘stone-cold-sober’ describes a state of total sobriety, indicating that someone is not affected by any intoxicants and is fully alert and clear-headed.