5
passionately(adverb, kindly, sadly, lovingly, caringly)
5
quietly(adverb, lightly, mildly, softly, gently)
5
sentimentally(adverb, lovingly, sensitively, movingly)
5
smoothly(adverb, lightly, good feeling, quietly, softly)
5
thoughtfully(adverb, kindly, generously, lovingly, delicately)
4
benevolently(adverb, good feeling, mildly)
4
benignly(adverb, good feeling, generously, mildly, delicately)
4
carefully(adverb, generously, softly, gently, delicately)
4
cordially(adverb, good feeling, mildly)
4
genially(adverb, mildly, arouse positive emotions)
3
romantically(adverb, lovingly, sensitively)
3
admiringly(adverb, kindly, lovingly, caringly)
3
clemently(adverb, mildly)
3
compassionately(adverb, good feeling)
3
gingerly(adverb, quietly, softly, gently)
3
kindheartedly(adverb, arouse positive emotions)
3
leniently(adverb, mildly)
3
understandingly(adverb, generously, delicately, leniently, acceptingly)
3
warmly(adverb, kindly, lovingly, caringly)
2
amiably(adverb, mildly)
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