HOODLUMISH Antonyms

• soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe

• having or showing a kindly or tender nature

• quiet and soothing

• belonging to or characteristic of the nobility or aristocracy

• easily handled or managed

• having little impact

• marked by moderate steepness

• cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of

• give a title to someone; make someone a member of the nobility

• stroke soothingly

• having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

• a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

• agreeable, conducive to comfort

• tolerant and forgiving under provocation

• (of individuals) adhering strictly to laws and rules and customs

• devoid of violence or disruption

• a soldier who serves as an attendant to a superior officer

• a male hospital attendant who has general duties that do not involve the medical treatment of patients

• clean or organized

• not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war

• peacefully resistant in response to injustice

• showing regard for others in manners, speech, behavior, etc.

• not rude; marked by satisfactory (or especially minimal) adherence to social usages and sufficient but not noteworthy consideration for others

• marked by refinement in taste and manners

• (used of persons and their behavior) cultivated and genteel

• freed from impurities by processing

• showing a high degree of refinement and the assurance that comes from wide social experience

• precise to a fine degree

• suggesting taste, ease, and wealth

• characterized by socially or conventionally acceptable morals

• deserving of esteem and respect

• large in amount or extent or degree

• meriting respect or esteem