6
willing(adjective, calm, quiet, gentle, subdued)
5
attentive(adjective, compliant, submissive, docile, observant)
5
gallant(adjective, courteous)
5
graceful(adjective, courteous)
5
groveling(adjective, humble, compliant, flattering, sycophantic)
5
reverent(adjective, humble, respectful, courtly, admiring)
5
reverential(adjective, respect, gentle, ordinary, modest)
5
soft(adjective, calm, quiet, kind, smooth)
5
tame(adjective, calm, quiet, kind, soft)
5
tractable(adjective, quiet, gentle, ordinary, modest)
5
well-bred(adjective, courteous, civil, well-mannered, good-mannered)
4
abject(adjective, inferior, humble, meek, compliant)
4
ceremonious(adjective, respect, ritual, formal)
4
devoted(adjective, attentive, compliant, submissive, docile)
4
fawning(adjective, inferior, compliant, submissive, docile)
4
inferior(adjective, compliant, submissive, obedient, servile)
4
insinuative(adjective, considerate, charming, captivating, enchanting)
4
ladylike(adjective, courteous)
4
lowly(adjective, quiet, gentle, modest, humble)
4
saccharine(adjective, considerate, charming, captivating, enchanting)
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