What does sobering mean?
Sobering means Causing more sober thought or concern..
Sobering
Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
Meaning
Causing more sober thought or concern..
Definitions by Sense
- Causing more sober thought or concern.
- present participle and gerund of sober
Example Sentences
It was a sobering thought that I had almost killed myself. That was something I wouldn't soon do on purpose again.
For Chelsea coach Andre Villas-Boas, this was his most sobering moment in the Premier League and he looked stunned on the sidelines at the regularity with which Chelsea's defence was exposed.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for sobering?
Common synonyms include serious.
What is the opposite of sobering?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use 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.
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