Sobering
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Sobering is an adjective meaning Causing more sober thought or concern.
Meaning
Causing more sober thought or concern.
More Meanings
- 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.
Synonyms for sobering
Depending on context, synonyms include serious.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include serious, dismal, alarming, grim, tragic, disturbing.
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