70 entries under gentle topic. ×

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fine(adjective, feature, quiet, quality, light)
23
nice(adjective, feature, correct, slight)
20
elusive(adjective, mean, smooth, mild)
19
faint(adjective, quiet, quality, fine)
19
slight(adjective, dull, quiet, light, weak)
17
rare(adjective, quality, cool, weak, great)
11
exquisite(adjective, quiet, great, excellent)
10
ethereal(adjective, quiet, light, weak, slight)
6
dainty(adjective, fine, delicate, mild)
6
elegant(adjective, great, superior, mild)
6
finespun(adjective, quiet, slight, fine)
5
filmy(quality, mild, ghostly, unearthly)
5
hairline(adjective, quiet, slight, sharp)
5
soft(adjective, quiet, weak, delicate)
4
gauzy
4
graceful
4
low(adjective, quiet, restrained, smallness)
4
softened(adjective, quiet, restrained, sober)
4
subdued(adjective, quiet, weak, soft)
4
tender(adjective, mild, smallness)
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