73 entries under characteristic topic. ×

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