sobering

verb

Meaning

(often with up) To make or become sober.
(often with up) To overcome or lose a state of intoxication.
To moderate one's feelings
Causing more sober thought or concern.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

serious(English)dismal(English)alarming(English)grim(English)tragic(English)disturbing(English)disquieting(English)troubling(English)reminder(English)realization(English)moment(English)dress(English)

Descendant words

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Sources

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