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30
slow(adjective, calm, quiet, smooth, soft)
17
easy(adjective, calm, quiet, smooth, soft)
15
gentle(adjective, calm, rise, slow)
13
leisurely(adjective, quiet, easy, slow)
13
deliberate(adjective, quiet, easy, slow)
6
imperceptible(adjective, calm, quiet, hard, smooth)
4
lingering(adjective, dull, low, stiff)
4
tardy(adjective, dull, quiet, easy)
3
delicate(adjective, calm, quiet, smooth, soft)
2
calm(adjective, quiet, smooth, soft)
2
dull(adjective, low, stiff, late)
2
faint(adjective, calm, quiet, smooth, soft)
2
mild(adjective, calm, quiet, smooth, soft)
2
muted(adjective, calm, quiet, smooth, soft)
2
quiet(adjective, calm, smooth, soft)
2
soft(adjective, calm, quiet, smooth)
2
subdued(adjective, calm, quiet, smooth, soft)
1
apathetic(adjective, quiet, easy, slow)
1
conservative(adjective, dull, low, stiff)
1
detained(adjective, dull, low, stiff)
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