sobering

• Beschreibt etwas, das einen ernst oder nachdenklich macht, oft indem es eine unangenehme Wahrheit aufdeckt.

Describes something that makes you feel serious or thoughtful, often by revealing an unpleasant truth.

1. Making one serious or thoughtfulB2formal

   Causing a person to become more serious, thoughtful, or less lighthearted, often due to a harsh reality.

   Ernüchternd

   • The news of the accident was a sobering reminder of how fragile life is.
   • His speech had a sobering effect on the audience, who had been laughing moments before.
   • The documentary offered a sobering look at the effects of climate change.

   Synonymechasteningdismayinggravehumblingserioussolemnsomberthought-provoking

   Antonymefrivolouslighthearted

• Verb, das bedeutet, nüchtern zu werden oder jemanden nüchtern zu machen, sowie jemanden zu ernster, ruhiger Besinnung zu bringen oder zu beruhigen.

A verb used to indicate the act of becoming or making someone serious, calm, or free from the effects of alcohol.

1. Make or become soberB2formal

   To cause someone to become sober, especially after being drunk.

   Nüchtern werden

   • The cold air helped to sober him up.
   • She drank coffee to try to sober herself.
   • He needed time to sober after the party.

   Synonymesober up

   Antonymebefuddleinebriateintoxicate

2. Become more serious or realisticB2formal

   To become more serious, realistic, or less emotional about a situation.

   Ernster werden

   • The tragic news sobered everyone in the room.
   • He sobered up when he realized the consequences of his actions.
   • The financial report sobered the investors' optimism.

   Synonymesettle downsober upwake up

3. Recover from intoxicationB2informal

   To become sober after consuming too much alcohol.

   Nüchtern werden

   • It took him a few hours to sober up.
   • She sobered up quickly after drinking water.
   • He tried to sober up before driving home.

   Synonymesober up

Phrasal-Variantensober up