Ruminative
Ruminative adjective - Given to or marked by long, quiet thinking.
Usage example: a ruminative man, who contributed to discussions only after he had completely thought things through
Severe and ruminative are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Severe" instead an adjective "Ruminative".
Severe
Severe adjective - Given to exacting standards of discipline and self-restraint.
Ruminative and severe are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Ruminative" instead an adjective "Severe".
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