33
softly(adverb, kindly, pleasantly, lightly, moderately)
23
kindly(adverb, lightly, mildly, softly, arouse positive emotions)
19
tenderly(adverb, kindly, lightly, quietly, mildly)
17
nicely(adverb, positively, in a positive way, positive way, in a positie way)
17
delicately(adverb, quietly, mildly, softly, tenderly)
15
graciously(adverb, kindly, politely, tactfully, leniently)
14
considerately(adverb, kindly, pleasantly, positively, thoughtfully)
14
amiably(adverb, kindly, pleasantly, thoughtfully, mildly)
13
benevolently(adverb, lightly, mildly, softly, leniently)
12
affably(adverb, kindly, politely, tactfully)
11
cordially(adverb, kindly, mildly, politely, tactfully)
11
politely(adverb, kindly, positively, beautifully, tactfully)
11
sympathetically(adverb, tenderly, leniently, acceptingly, forbearingly)
10
agreeably(adverb, kindly, pleasantly, positively, politely)
10
affectionately(adverb, leniently, acceptingly, forbearingly)
10
benignantly(adverb, kindly, thoughtfully, politely, tactfully)
10
courteously(adverb, kindly, politely, tactfully, leniently)
10
quietly(adverb, moderately, mildly)
9
good-naturedly(adverb, positively)
9
charmingly(adverb, kindly, pleasantly, positively, politely)
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