28
grateful(adjective, happy, satisfied, pleased, grateful)
17
thankful(adjective, happy, grateful, gratified, indebted)
13
obliged(adjective, satisfied, pleased, grateful, gratified)
12
indebted(adjective, satisfied, pleased, grateful, gratified)
11
sympathetic(adjective, understanding, kind, friendly, tender)
9
sensitive(adjective, understanding, enthusiastic, sympathetic, polite)
8
beholden(adjective, satisfied, pleased, grateful, gratified)
8
cognizant(adjective, understanding, enthusiastic, alert, familiar)
8
understanding(noun, adjective, understanding, enthusiastic, sympathetic)
7
complimentary(adjective, kind, positive, flattering, admiring)
7
cordial(adjective, understanding, kind, friendly, warm)
7
enlightened(adjective, understanding, enthusiastic, sympathetic, alert)
6
respectful(adjective, understanding, kind, polite, positive)
6
responsive(adjective, understanding, kind, friendly, tender)
6
supportive(adjective, understanding, enthusiastic, sympathetic, considerate)
5
admiring(adjective, understanding, kind, friendly, warm)
5
aware(adjective, understanding, enthusiastic, sympathetic, alert)
5
cognisant
5
perceptive(adjective, understanding, enthusiastic, sympathetic, alert)
5
proud(adjective, pleasing, pleased)
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