19
sympathetic(adjective, characteristic, love, fondness)
15
loving(adjective, characteristic, love, affection, admiration)
15
tender(adjective, characteristic, love, affection, admiration)
14
devoted(adjective, characteristic, love, affection, admiration)
14
doting(adjective, characteristic, love, affection, admiration)
14
fond(adjective, characteristic, love, affection, admiration)
12
kind(adjective, characteristic, love, fondness)
12
shy(adjective, characteristic, shame, remorse)
11
cultural norm
10
abashed(adjective, characteristic, shame, remorse)
10
ashamed(adjective, characteristic, shame, remorse)
10
blushing(adjective, characteristic, shame, remorse)
10
embarrassed(adjective, characteristic, shame, remorse)
10
hesitant(adjective, characteristic, shame, remorse)
10
meek(adjective, characteristic, shame, remorse)
10
reluctant(adjective, characteristic, shame, remorse)
10
shamefaced(adjective, characteristic, shame, remorse)
10
submissive(adjective, characteristic, shame, remorse)
9
affectionate(adjective, characteristic, love, fondness)
9
apologetic(adjective, characteristic, shame, remorse)
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