Situations arise in which the most sober course is to make a risky attempt to win.

He has the reputation of being a most sober and trustworthy fellow.

His smile could charm the most sober of them.

He was the most sober of men, seldom laughing or even smiling.

Too much seriousness is frowned on, even at the most sober scientific conferences.

There are sites so unnerving and exquisite, they can lead even the most sober mind into thoughts about the Creation.

He is the most sober and also a tee-to-teller among the four.

We were the most sober people on the street.

"I was the most sober person on the tour."

Their effect is less dazzling, according to the most sober new studies.