3
delightful(adjective, relaxed, pleasing, comfortable, satisfying)
3
espoused(verb, accept, consent, acceptance)
3
fetching(adjective, good feeling)
3
fondled(verb, endeared)
3
nursed
3
preferred(verb, adjective, feature, characteristic, fancy)
3
protected(verb, adjective, secure, safe, snug)
3
retained(verb, accept, consent, acceptance)
3
safe(adjective, secure, harm, snug, intact)
3
welcome(adjective, relaxed, comfortable, wanted, received)
2
endorsed(verb, accept, consent, acceptance)
2
acceptable(adjective, relaxed, comfortable, wanted, comfy)
2
attractive(adjective, pleasing, fashionable, popular, trendy)
2
beneficial(adjective, important, useful, expensive, scarce)
2
buttoned up(expression, adjective, secure, safe, snug)
2
charmed(verb, endeared)
2
choice(adjective, popular, main, chosen, pet)
2
close(adjective, warm, near, favorite, beloved)
2
coddled(verb, endeared)
2
desirable(adjective, relaxed, comfortable, wanted, comfy)
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