Please feel free to use the reply box below to make suggestions for improving this list. It is not intended to be a list of positive adjectives, so words that represent generally overlapping concepts have been combined as indicated in parentheses.
- Accepting (also tolerant)
- Compassionate (empathetic, understanding)
- Controlled (calm, peaceful, temperate, unflappable)
- Courageous (fearless)
- Diligent (zealous)
- Faithful (confident, trusting)
- Forgiving
- Gentle
- Grateful (appreciative)
- Honest (sincere, true, with integrity)
- Honoring (respectful – as in to his Father)
- Humble
- Instructive (communicative, persuasive)
- Just (fair, moral)
- Kind (encouraging, friendly, generous, respectful to all)
- Knowledgeable
- Leading (acting, influencing, purposeful, example, mentor)
- Loving (charitable)
- Loyal
- Meek (content; perhaps belongs with humble or submissive)
- Merciful
- Obedient
- Optimistic (hopeful, joyful)
- Patient (long-suffering)
- Responsive (available, flexible)
- Reverent
- Selfless
- Sensitive (discerning, graceful, tactful, thoughtful)
- Serving
- Steadfast (committed, determined, devoted, enduring, immovable)
- Submissive
- Trustworthy (dependable, responsible)
- Virtuous (godly, holy, pure)
- Wise
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This is a great list! I might add Example or Mentor. And to Patient, I would add long-suffering.
Thanks, Kari! I added example and mentor to leading; and long-suffering to patient. Nice to hear from you! :-)