sobering

• Diz-se de algo que deixa a pessoa séria ou pensativa, geralmente por revelar uma verdade desagradável ou preocupante.

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.

   Que faz refletir

   • 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.

   Sinônimoschasteningdismayinggravehumblingserioussolemnsomberthought-provoking

   Antônimosfrivolouslighthearted

• Verbo usado para indicar o ato de ficar ou tornar alguém sóbrio, deixar de estar embriagado, ou tornar alguém sério, calmo e sensato.

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.

   Ficar sóbrio

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

   Sinônimossober up

   Antônimosbefuddleinebriateintoxicate

2. Become more serious or realisticB2formal

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

   Tornar-se mais sério

   • 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.

   Sinônimossettle downsober upwake up

3. Recover from intoxicationB2informal

   To become sober after consuming too much alcohol.

   Ficar sóbrio

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

   Sinônimossober up

Variantes phrasalsober up