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9
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
straight(adjective, open, tough, severe, firm)
2
hard(adjective, tough, reasonable, severe, sharp)
2
hard-boiled(adjective, calm, simple, tough, severe)
2
rigid(adjective, tough, severe, firm, harsh)
2
severe(adjective, calm, quiet, set, tough)
2
sincere(adjective, set, open, direct, severe)
2
square(adjective, open, tough, severe, firm)
2
tough(adjective, severe, sharp, firm, harsh)
1
austere(adjective, set, tough, severe, firm)
1
authoritarian(adjective, tough, severe, firm, harsh)
1
close(adjective, severe, thoughtful, sober, serious)
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