verb
- past tense of sober; made or became serious, thoughtful, or grave
- past tense of sober; made or became free from the influence of alcohol
Examples
- The tragic news sobered the entire celebration.
- His reckless spending habits were sobered by the financial crisis.
- She sobered up after drinking several cups of coffee.
- The reality of the situation sobered his optimistic outlook.
- The accident sobered him and made him drive more carefully.
- After the party, he sobered and reflected on his behavior.
- The serious conversation sobered the mood in the room.