68 entries under adjective topic. ×

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alleviating(verb, soothing, cheering, encouraging)
8
lessening(noun, verb, decrease, reduction)
6
relieving(verb, soothing, cheering, encouraging)
4
cheering(verb, soothing, cheering, encouraging)
4
diminishing(verb, declining, shrinking, lowering)
4
enlightening
4
reducing(verb, declining, falling, diminishing)
4
soothing(cheering, encouraging, uplifting, refreshing)
3
decreasing(verb, declining, shrinking, lowering)
3
softening(noun, verb, support, break)
2
allaying(verb, soothing, cheering, encouraging)
2
assuaging(verb, soothing, cheering, encouraging)
2
comforting(noun, support, break, help)
2
consoling(verb, soothing, cheering, encouraging)
2
dwindling(verb, declining, shrinking, lowering)
2
encouraging(verb, soothing, cheering, uplifting)
2
mitigating(soothing, cheering, encouraging, uplifting)
2
quieting(declining, shrinking, lowering, falling)
2
refreshing(verb, amusing, soothing, cheering)
2
shrinking(verb, declining, lowering, falling)
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