3
insinuating(adjective, considerate, charming, captivating, enchanting)
3
malleable(adjective, meek, compliant, passive, obedient)
3
manageable(adjective, calm, quiet, simple, gentle)
3
modest(adjective, quiet, gentle, humble, meek)
3
noble(adjective, courteous)
3
patient(adjective, quiet, kind, soft, gentle)
3
pliant(adjective, calm, quiet, gentle, meek)
3
prostrate(adjective, respect, humble, compliant, flattering)
3
retiring(adjective, quiet, modest, meek, unassuming)
3
silken(adjective, considerate, charming, captivating, enchanting)
3
silky(adjective, considerate, charming, captivating, enchanting)
3
solicitous(mild, agreeable, civil, well-mannered, reverent)
3
subdued(adjective, calm, quiet, kind, soft)
3
subjected(adjective, servile)
3
sycophantic(adjective, soft, inferior, humble, compliant)
3
tactful
3
timid(adjective, quiet, gentle, modest, humble)
3
toadying(adjective, flattering, sycophantic, servile, praising)
3
tolerant(quiet, gentle, humble, subdued, submissive)
2
accepting
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