26
admiring(verb, adjective, characteristic, regard, kindness)
22
polite(adjective, characteristic, regard, courtesy, gentleness)
21
complimentary(adjective, characteristic, kindness, sympathy, shyness)
21
appreciative(adjective, characteristic, regard, kindness, courtesy)
20
approving(verb, adjective, characteristic, regard, kindness)
20
respectful(adjective, characteristic, regard, kindness, courtesy)
15
applauding(adjective, characteristic, regard, kindness, courtesy)
12
commendatory(adjective, characteristic, kindness, sympathy)
12
considerate(adjective, characteristic, courtesy, gentleness, shyness)
12
courteous(adjective, characteristic, regard, courtesy, gentleness)
12
sympathetic(adjective, characteristic, kindness, courtesy, sympathy)
11
deferential(adjective, characteristic, regard, courtesy, shyness)
11
humble(adjective, characteristic, shyness, humbleness)
11
laudative(adjective, characteristic, kindness, sympathy)
11
laudatory(adjective, characteristic, kindness, sympathy)
10
civil(adjective, characteristic, courtesy, gentleness, shyness)
10
regardful(adjective, characteristic, regard, courtesy, shyness)
9
friendly(adjective, characteristic, kindness, sympathy)
8
positive(adjective, characteristic, kindness, sympathy)
8
respected(verb, adjective, characteristic, humble, disreputable)
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