adjective as in strong fondness

Strongest matches

serious, mature, grave, dangerous, grave

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Example Sentences

Example:Contrary to her toyish demeanor at the party, her serious work ethic left no doubt about her dedication.

Definition:Marked by importance in conception or execution; having a significance or importance beyond the practical or the mundane.

From serious

Example:The mature, not toyish, decision to invest in the company showed his understanding.

Definition:Having the full physical strength or capacity of an adult; fully developed and functional; having reached the usual age of adulthood.

From mature

Example:His toyish behavior was a stark contrast to his grave, mature approach to work.

Definition:Of solemn or impressive quality; intended to impress or intimidate by severity, especially of appearance; full of or characterized by solemnity.

From grave

Example:The dangerous, not toyish behavior of some colleagues was only discovered when an accident occurred.

Definition:Potentially harmful; likely to injure, damage, or destroy; likely to produce a bad or fatal result.

From dangerous

Example:She was free from the toyish nature, completely grave in her demeanor at the funeral.

Definition:Of solemn or impressive quality; intended to impress or intimidate by severity, especially of appearance; full of or characterized by solemnity.

From grave