3
lenient(adjective, characteristic, kindness, mercifulness)
3
loving(adjective, characteristic, love, care)
3
moral(adjective, characteristic, good, kind, gentle)
3
munificent(adjective, characteristic, kindness, mercifulness)
3
peaceful(adjective, characteristic, kindness, benevolence)
3
philanthropic(adjective, characteristic, kindness, mercifulness)
3
pitying(adjective, characteristic, kindness, mercifulness)
3
soft(adjective, characteristic, kindness, mercifulness)
3
softhearted(adjective, characteristic, kindness, mercifulness)
3
uncruel(adjective, characteristic, good, kind, gentle)
3
warm(adjective, characteristic, kindness, mercifulness)
3
well-disposed(adjective, characteristic, kindness, stingy, mercifulness)
2
amiable(adjective, characteristic, friendliness, amicability)
2
bounteous(adjective, characteristic, kindness, mercifulness)
2
chivalrous(adjective, characteristic, kindness, mercifulness)
2
decent(adjective, characteristic, good, kind, gentle)
2
empathetic(adjective, characteristic, kindness, mercifulness)
2
indulgent(adjective, characteristic, kindness, mercifulness)
2
liberal(adjective, characteristic, kindness, mercifulness)
2
magnanimous(adjective, characteristic, kindness, mercifulness)
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