442 entries under adjective topic. ×

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nominal(correct, stiff, affected, conformity)
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stilted(dull, strong, correct, cold)
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prescribed(established, orderly)
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ritual(proper, common, ordinary, regular)
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set(property, proper, ordinary, usual)
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stuffy(correct, careful, straight, sober)
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fixed(property, neat, established, organized)
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polite(correct, stiff, affected, particular)
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frigid(close, quiet, cool, gentle)
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conforming(good, agreement, well-mannered, well-behaved)
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explicit(established, orderly, affirmation)
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express(verb, established, orderly, affirmation)
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forced(strong, cold, stiff, affected)
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pompous(dull, strong, obscure, cold)
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ritualistic(proper, strict, established, traditional)
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starched(characteristic, correct, stiff, affected)
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civil(kind, proper, polite, grand)
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correct(good, right, appropriate, common)
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customary(good, correct, right, appropriate)
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exact(correct, stiff, affected, neat)
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