51 entries under soft topic. ×

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sentimental(noun, adjective, dull, sad)
26
maudlin(noun, adjective, sad, tender)
22
mushy(noun, adjective, tender, informal)
18
schmaltzy(adjective, tender, informal, sweet)
14
sloppy(noun, adjective, tender, informal)
14
slushy(adjective, tender, sweet, feelings)
14
soppy(adjective, tender, sweet, feelings)
12
tear-jerking(noun, adjective, slang, tender)
11
bathetic(noun, adjective, tender, sweet)
11
romantic(noun, adjective, tender, sweet)
8
sappy(noun, adjective, slang, informal)
8
gushing(noun, adjective, tender, sweet)
8
gushy(adjective, sweet, feelings, emotional)
7
sugary(adjective, tender, sweet, emotional)
7
tender(adjective, sweet, sensitive, wet)
6
saccharine(adjective, tender, sweet, emotional)
5
nostalgic(sad, sweet, affected, sloppy)
4
sweet(adjective, tender, emotional, wet)
4
syrupy(adjective, tender, sweet, emotional)
3
insipid(adjective, dull, hard, tender)
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