sobering Synonyms & Antonyms
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Sobering as an Adjective
1
Causing more sober thought or concern.
It was a sobering thought that I had almost killed myself. That was something I wouldn't soon do on purpose again.
Sobering as a Verb
1
present participle and gerund of sober
2
(often with up) To make or become sober.
3
(often with up) To overcome or lose a state of intoxication.
It took him hours to sober up.
4
To moderate one's feelings
Sobering in a Sentence
It was a sobering thought that I had almost killed myself. That was something I wouldn't soon do on purpose again.
It took him hours to sober up.
Word Forms & Grammar
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