1. to make or become sober; to cause to stop being drunk
Usage: rare
2. to make or become serious, grave, or solemn
Usage: rare

Examples

• The cold shower helped soberize him after the party.
• The tragic news seemed to soberize the entire crowd.
• She hoped the responsibility would soberize her reckless brother.
• The harsh reality of war can soberize even the most optimistic person.
• Time and experience will soberize his youthful enthusiasm.