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serious(adjective, calm, dull, work, open)
6
grave(adjective, calm, dull, quiet, cool)
6
staid(adjective, calm, dull, quiet, set)
5
earnest(adjective, calm, dull, quiet, work)
5
sedate(adjective, calm, dull, quiet, cool)
5
sober(adjective, calm, dull, quiet, cool)
5
solemn(adjective, calm, dull, quiet, cool)
5
somber(adjective, calm, dull, quiet, cool)
5
weighty(adjective, dull, severe, honest, dark)
4
businesslike(adjective, work, sharp, practical)
2
severe(adjective, calm, quiet, set, tough)
2
sobersided(adjective, work, serious)
1
cold sober(expression, adjective, calm, dull, quiet)
1
deadpan(dull, quiet, rational, straightforward)
1
dignified(adjective, calm, dull, quiet, cool)
1
dour(adjective, dull, quiet, tough, severe)
1
dull(quiet, dark, gloomy, rational)
1
grim(dull, quiet, tough, severe, harsh)
1
meaningful(adjective, dull, quiet, severe, big)
1
ponderous(dull, quiet, big, substantial)
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