Definition of "sobering" []

• Describing something that causes more sober thought or concern. (adjective)
• Present participle of sober. (verb)

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• "“And I bring news,” Niccolo said, his expression sobering."
• "He took hold of her elbow, his expression sobering."
• "“I don’t know,” he said, his expression sobering at once."