Library / English Dictionary

SOBERING

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (adjective) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Tending to make sober or more serious

Example:

the news had a sobering effect

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

serious (concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities)

 II. (verb) 

Sense 1

-ing form of the verb sober

Credits