The wonderful story of Henry sugar and six more

Dignified

Serious and somewhat formal The queen was dignified to her maids.

Bantering

Speaking in a teasing manner My friend was bantering with me when I fell

Aghast

Surprised My cousin was aghast when he saw a tiger

Restrain

To prevent from doing something I was restraining my dog from biting my dad.

Tense

Nervous and not able to relax My brother was tense when he had a math test.

Ritual

A formal ceremony or series of acts that is always performed in the same way. I have ritual to eat pasta before I begin my race.

Patronizing

Assuming or threating with an air of superiority. My friend was patronizing me when he said he was stronger than me.

Paunchy

Having a potbelly Homer Simpsons has a paunchy belly

Sedately

Moving slowly as if asleep/relaxed I walked sedately down the hallway.