Earnest
Earnest adjective - Not joking or playful in mood or manner.
Reliable and earnest are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Reliable" instead an adjective "Earnest".
Nearby Words: earnestness, earnestly
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
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She's closer to the earnest version of the trope, though in actual fact she's more organised and reliable than other versions, on top of being a sleepyhead - other characters comment that her dependability is why no-one minds that she sleeps all the time.
Source: Sleepyhead -
Best Traits: Earnest, sensible, reserved, patient, responsible, quiet, mature, loyal, calm, strict, reliable.
Source: Personality Blood Types
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