sobering Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. verb cause to become sober
    sober.
    • A sobering thought
  2. verb become more realistic
    sober; sober up.
    • After thinking about the potential consequences of his plan, he sobered up
  3. verb become sober after excessive alcohol consumption
    sober; sober up.
    • Keep him in bed until he sobers up
  4. adjective satellite tending to make sober or more serious
    • the news had a sobering effect

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