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- [soh-ber]
- /ˈsoʊ bər/
- /ˈsəʊ.bər.ɪŋ/
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- [soh-ber]
- /ˈsoʊ bər/
Definitions of sobering word
- adjective sobering not intoxicated or drunk. 1
- adjective sobering habitually temperate, especially in the use of liquor. 1
- adjective sobering quiet or sedate in demeanor, as persons. 1
- adjective sobering marked by seriousness, gravity, solemnity, etc., as of demeanor, speech, etc.: a sober occasion. 1
- adjective sobering subdued in tone, as color; not colorful or showy, as clothes. 1
- adjective sobering free from excess, extravagance, or exaggeration: sober facts. 1
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Origin of sobering
First appearance:
before 1300 One of the 15% oldest English words
1300-50; Middle English sobre < Old French < Latin sōbrius
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Parts of speech for Sobering
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
sobering popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 89% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
sobering usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for sobering
adj sobering
adjective sobering
- chastening — A chastening experience makes you regret that you have behaved badly or stupidly.
- fell — simple past tense of fall.
- humbling — not proud or arrogant; modest: to be humble although successful.
Antonyms for sobering
adj sobering
- intoxicating — Archaic. intoxicated.
Top questions with sobering
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