What is the meaning of sobering?

verb

  • Cause to become sober.
    • usage: "A sobering thought"
  • Become more realistic.
    • usage: "After thinking about the potential consequences of his plan, he sobered up"
  • Become sober after excessive alcohol consumption.
    • usage: "Keep him in bed until he sobers up"

adjective

  • Tending to make sober or more serious.
    • usage: "the news had a sobering effect"
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