2
lenient(adjective, calm, quiet, kind, smooth)
2
long-suffering(adjective, quiet, gentle, modest, humble)
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low
2
mean(adjective, inferior, compliant, submissive, obedient)
2
merciful(adjective, calm, kind, smooth, soft)
2
observant(attentive, compliant, submissive, docile, dutiful)
2
pliable(adjective, meek, compliant, passive, obedient)
2
proper
2
propitiatory
2
sheepish(quiet, modest, meek, unassuming, retiring)
2
smarmy(adjective, soft, humble, charming, flattering)
2
suave(adjective, courteous)
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sympathetic(kind, gentle, polite, civil, flattering)
2
tender(adjective, calm, kind, smooth, soft)
2
truckling
2
unambitious(adjective, quiet, modest, meek, unassuming)
2
unassuming(adjective, calm, quiet, kind, smooth)
2
unctuous(adjective, flattering, sycophantic, servile, obsequious)
2
unobtrusive(quiet, modest, meek, unassuming, retiring)
2
unpretentious(adjective, quiet, gentle, modest, humble)
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