the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
ad. In a sober manner; temperately; cooly; calmly; gravely; seriously.
adj. Grave; serious; solemn; sad.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
Sober; solemn; sad.
In a sober manner, or with a sober appearance, in any sense of the word sober.
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ad. in a grave and sober manner
Word Usage
"Therefore, little Amelia went to school during the spring term soberly clad as ever, and even on the festive last day wore nothing better than a new blue gingham, made too long, to allow for shrinkage, and new blue hair-ribbons."