(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
punishingly harsh
resembling a beast; showing lack of human sensibility
disagreeably direct and precise
marked by moderate steepness
having little impact
belonging to or characteristic of the nobility or aristocracy
give a title to someone; make someone a member of the nobility
cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of
easily handled or managed
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
having or showing a kindly or tender nature
quiet and soothing
stroke soothingly
