a sobering thought
1thought — thought1 [θo:t US θo:t] the past tense and past participle of ↑think 1 thought 2 thought2 W1S1 n ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 1¦(something you think about)¦ 2¦(ideas/opinions)¦ 3¦(careful consideration)¦ 4¦(act of thinking)¦ 5¦(caring about something)¦ 6¦(intention)¦ …
2sobering — [[t]so͟ʊbərɪŋ[/t]] ADJ GRADED: usu ADJ n You say that something is a sobering thought or has a sobering effect when a situation seems serious and makes you become serious and thoughtful. It is a sobering thought that in the 17th century she could …
3thought — 1 past tense and past participle of think 1 2 noun 1 STH YOU THINK ABOUT (C) something that you think of, remember, or realize; idea: I was just going to pick up the phone when a sudden thought made me hesitate. (+ of): a traveller s thoughts of… …
4sobering — adjective Describing something that causes more sober thought or concern. It was a sobering thought that I had almost killed myself. That was something I wouldnt soon do on purpose again …
5sobering — so|ber|ing [ˈsəubərıŋ US ˈsou ] adj making you feel very serious ▪ It was a sobering thought . ▪ The news had a sobering effect …
6sobering — adjective making you feel very serious: a sobering thought | The news had a sobering effect …
7sobering — so|ber|ing [ soubərıŋ ] adjective making you think about things in a serious way: a sobering thought …
8sobering — UK [ˈsəʊbərɪŋ] / US [ˈsoʊbərɪŋ] adjective making you think about things in a serious way a sobering thought …
9thought — n. reflection 1) to entertain, harbor, have; relish a thought (to harbor thoughts of revenge) 2) to express, present a thought 3) to gather; sum up one s thoughts 4) an evil; fleeting, passing; happy; intriguing; refreshing; sober, sobering;… …
10thought — noun 1 sth that you think ADJECTIVE ▪ comforting, good, happy, pleasant, positive ▪ It was a comforting thought that at least her father hadn t suffered. ▪ Before going on stage, I breathe deeply and t …
