adj
sobering
Sobering (adj) means making you think seriously or feel less carefree, often because of something troubling. Example: “The crash statistics were a sobering reminder to wear a seatbelt.”
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Making you think seriously or feel less carefree, often because of something troubling.
"The crash statistics were a sobering reminder to wear a seatbelt."
"It was a sobering experience to visit the old battlefield."
How to use sobering
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomething that makes you stop and think seriously, often unsettlingly so.
Common pairings
a sobering thought
a sobering reminder
sobering statistics
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Rhymes for sobering
peering
tapering
lowering
covering
offering
entering
altering
cheering
steering
uttering
ordering
towering
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Frequently asked questions
What does “sobering” mean?
The word “sobering” means making you think seriously or feel less carefree, often because of something troubling. In plain terms, something that makes you stop and think seriously, often unsettlingly so.
How do you use “sobering” in a sentence?
Here is “sobering” used in a sentence: “The crash statistics were a sobering reminder to wear a seatbelt.”
What part of speech is “sobering”?
“Sobering” is an adjective.
What is the meaning of sobering?
"sobering" (adj) means making you think seriously or feel less carefree, often because of something troubling.
