9
mildly(adverb, mildly)
8
elegantly(adverb, kindly, thoughtfully, politely, tactfully)
8
genially(adverb, lightly, moderately, mildly, leniently)
8
humanely(adverb, leniently, acceptingly, forbearingly, in a positive way)
8
meekly(adverb, positively, mildly)
8
moderately(adverb, moderately, mildly, gradually)
7
calmly(adverb, positively, moderately)
7
easily(adverb, moderately, gradually)
7
in a kindhearted way(adverb, positively)
7
kindheartedly(adverb, kindly, thoughtfully, politely, tactfully)
7
sensitively(adverb, kindly, mildly)
7
understandingly(adverb, arouse positive emotions)
7
warmheartedly(adverb, arouse positive emotions)
6
benignly(adverb, mildly, leniently, acceptingly, forbearingly)
6
cautiously
6
compassionately(adverb, kindly, positively, thoughtfully, politely)
6
gracefully(adverb, kindly, thoughtfully, politely, tactfully)
6
lightly(adverb, positively)
6
sweetly(adverb, mildly)
6
tactfully(adverb, kindly, thoughtfully, politely)
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