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159 entries under adjective topic. ×
| serious(calm, dull, work, open) | |
| realistic(calm, tough, reasonable, sharp) | |
| grave(calm, dull, quiet, cool) | |
| staid(calm, dull, quiet, set) | |
| earnest(calm, dull, quiet, work) | |
| down-to-earth(calm, simple, reasonable, sensible) | |
| practical(calm, simple, tough, reasonable) | |
| sedate(calm, dull, quiet, cool) | |
| sober(calm, dull, quiet, cool) | |
| solemn(calm, dull, quiet, cool) | |
| somber(calm, dull, quiet, cool) | |
| weighty(dull, severe, honest, dark) | |
| businesslike(work, sharp, heavy, practical) | |
| direct | |
| straight(open, tough, severe, firm) | |
| bluff | |
| efficient(practical, realistic, intolerant) | |
| stern(set, tough, severe, firm) | |
| hard(tough, reasonable, severe, sharp) | |
| hard-boiled(calm, simple, tough, severe) |
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