sobering

language: en

definitions

  1. adjective
    causing a sober reaction; making one feel sober or serious
    en: causing a sober reaction; making one feel sober or serious
  2. present participle
    making someone sober; causing sobriety
    en: making someone sober; causing sobriety

examples

  1. a sobering experience

    a sobering experience

  2. the sobering news

    the sobering news