| played sweetly and softly |
conciliatory |
| having a dull finish; lacking luster or gloss |
deferential |
| pertaining to bears |
dolce |
| respectful and considerate; yielding to the opinion of another |
intrepid |
| fussy about trivial details; fastidious; overly conceited or arrogant |
matte |
| resolutely firm and fearless; invulnerable to intimidation; bold |
persnickety |
| shrewd; cunning; crafty; sly; concealing |
ursine |
| seeking agreement, compromise, or reconciliation |
wily |
