15 entries under arouse positive emotions topic. ×

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kindly(adverb, lightly, mildly, softly)
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tenderly(adverb, kindly, lightly, quietly, mildly)
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graciously(adverb, kindly, politely, tactfully, leniently)
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considerately(adverb, kindly, pleasantly, positively, thoughtfully)
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sympathetically(adverb, tenderly, leniently, acceptingly, forbearingly)
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genially(adverb, lightly, moderately, mildly, leniently)
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kindheartedly(adverb, kindly, thoughtfully, politely, tactfully)
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understandingly
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warmheartedly
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thoughtfully(adverb, kindly, pleasantly, politely, tactfully)
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tolerantly(adverb, mildly)
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good
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heedfully
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helpfully(adverb, leniently, acceptingly, forbearingly)
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hospitably
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