8
finicky(adjective, informal, shy, strict, fussy)
8
precise(adjective, severe, plain, shy, strict)
8
rigid(adjective, tough, correct, severe, firm)
8
severe(adjective, severe, shy, strict, fastidious)
8
stiff(adjective, informal, shy, strict, affectation)
7
chaste(adjective, quiet, simple, pure, decent)
7
old-maidish(adjective, plain, genteel)
7
religious(attitude, behavior, decency, propriety, sexual moral)
7
stern(adjective, tough, severe, firm, harsh)
7
strict(adjective, severe, authoritarian)
6
decorous(adjective, quiet, simple, proper, refined)
6
exacting(adjective, tough, severe, firm, harsh)
6
formal(adjective, affectation)
6
meticulous(adjective, severe, fastidious)
6
square-toed
5
critical(adjective, severe, fastidious)
5
discriminating(adjective, fussy, fastidious)
5
finical(adjective, fussy, affectation, discriminating)
5
mincing(adjective, shy, strict, fussy, affectation)
5
punctilious(adjective, tough, correct, severe, firm)
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