91 entries under severe topic. ×

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serious(adjective, characteristic, calm, dull, quiet)
46
weighty(adjective, dull, hard, great, tough)
46
solemn(adjective, characteristic, calm, dull, quiet)
43
grievous(adjective, help, bad, hard, great)
41
sad(adjective, hard, difficult, complex, gloomy)
34
important(adjective, great, tough, importance)
31
sober(adjective, characteristic, calm, dull, quiet)
27
earnest(adjective, characteristic, calm, dull, quiet)
24
hard(adjective, tough, difficult, harsh)
23
sedate(adjective, characteristic, calm, dull, quiet)
21
difficult(adjective, hard, tough, harsh)
21
heavy(adjective, bad, difficult, sad)
20
laborious(adjective, hard, tough, difficult)
19
operose(adjective, hard, tough, difficult)
19
tough(adjective, hard, difficult, harsh)
17
staid(adjective, characteristic, calm, dull, quiet)
17
crucial(adjective, great, tough, big)
16
significant(adjective, great, tough, importance)
16
somber(adjective, calm, dull, quiet, cool)
15
dangerous(adjective, help, great, tough)
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