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| admiring(adjective, humble, flattering, respectful, reverent) | |
| affable(kind, gentle, polite, civil, well-mannered) | |
| arse-kissing | |
| arse-licking | |
| ass-kissing | |
| ass-licking | |
| bland(adjective, calm, kind, smooth, soft) | |
| boot-licking | |
| brown-nosing | |
| compassionate(adjective, calm, kind, smooth, soft) | |
| cordial(adjective, calm, quiet, kind, gentle) | |
| courtly(grand, civil, solemn, formal, well-mannered) | |
| demure(quiet, modest, meek, unassuming, retiring) | |
| dignified(adjective, courteous) | |
| easy(adjective, calm, kind, smooth, soft) | |
| easygoing(adjective, calm, kind, smooth, soft) | |
| feminine | |
| forbearing(adjective, calm, quiet, kind, smooth) | |
| indulgent(adjective, calm, kind, smooth, soft) | |
| ingratiatory(adjective, considerate, charming, captivating, enchanting) |
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