Severe and Stodgy

Severe

Severe adjective - Given to exacting standards of discipline and self-restraint.

Stodgy and severe are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Stodgy" instead an adjective "Severe".

Nearby Words: severely, severity, severed

Stodgy

Stodgy adjective - Causing weariness, restlessness, or lack of interest.

Severe and stodgy are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Severe" instead an adjective "Stodgy".

Nearby Word: stodge
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