8
sympathetic(adjective, understanding, kind, delicate, sensitive)
8
tactical(adjective, smooth, delicate, sensitive, careful)
8
understanding(adjective, kind, sensible, delicate, sensitive)
7
adroit(adjective, smooth, delicate, sensitive, careful)
7
cautious(adjective, kind, reasonable, sensible, delicate)
7
graceful(adjective, elegant)
7
subtle(adjective, delicate, sensitive, careful, thoughtful)
7
urbane(adjective, kind, smooth, delicate, sensitive)
6
aware(adjective, kind, friendly, sensible, delicate)
6
circumspect(adjective, understanding, kind, reasonable, friendly)
6
deft(adjective, sensitive, careful, thoughtful, refined)
6
deliberate(adjective, kind, friendly, polite, caring)
6
fine(adjective, elegant)
6
respectful(adjective, understanding, kind, appropriate, sensitive)
6
sensible(adjective, smooth, intelligent, wise, cautious)
6
skilled(adjective, sensitive, careful, thoughtful, refined)
6
skillful(adjective, sensitive, careful, thoughtful, discreet)
5
clever(adjective, sensible, intelligent, subtle, sage)
5
dexterous(adjective, sensitive, subtle, discreet, diplomatic)
5
kind(adjective, understanding, friendly, delicate, sensitive)
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