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