53 entries under approving topic. ×

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sympathetic(adjective, understanding, kind, friendly, tender)
9
sensitive(adjective, understanding, enthusiastic, sympathetic, polite)
8
cognizant(adjective, understanding, enthusiastic, alert, familiar)
8
understanding(noun, adjective, understanding, enthusiastic, sympathetic)
7
cordial(adjective, understanding, kind, friendly, warm)
7
enlightened(adjective, understanding, enthusiastic, sympathetic, alert)
6
supportive(adjective, understanding, enthusiastic, sympathetic, considerate)
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admiring(adjective, understanding, kind, friendly, warm)
5
aware(adjective, understanding, enthusiastic, sympathetic, alert)
5
perceptive(adjective, understanding, enthusiastic, sympathetic, alert)
5
receptive(adjective, understanding, friendly, agreeable, enthusiastic)
4
pleased(adjective, understanding, great, happy, enthusiastic)
4
affectionate(adjective, understanding, kind, friendly, warm)
4
conscious(adjective, understanding, enthusiastic, alert, familiar)
4
considerate(adjective, understanding, kind, friendly, warm)
4
favorable(adjective, understanding, kind, tender, enthusiastic)
4
friendly(adjective, understanding, kind, warm, tender)
4
mindful(adjective, understanding, enthusiastic, alert, familiar)
3
cooperative(adjective, understanding, enthusiastic, positive, worth)
3
enthusiastic(adjective, understanding, positive, worth, flattering)
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