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   Gen·tle·ness

   /ˈjen(t)əlnəs/

   

   noun

   • 1. the quality of being kind, tender, or mild-mannered: "Michael was admired for his gentleness and tolerance"
   • 2. softness of action or effect; lightness: "the gentleness of his touch"
   • ▪ the state of having only gradual inclines: "the gentleness of the terrain"
   • 3. a courteous or chivalrous quality attributed to noble birth: archaic "the gentleness of English civilization is mixed up with barbarities"

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   The meaning of GENTLENESS is the quality or state of being gentle; especially : mildness of manners or disposition.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › gentlenessGENTLENESS | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   the quality of being calm, kind, or soft: He was a man of kindness and extreme gentleness. Her motherly face seemed to radiate a simple gentleness and warmth. the quality of not being violent, severe, or strong: He was overwhelmed by the gentleness of the air and the scent of flowers.

4. www.merriam-webster.com › thesaurus › gentlenessGENTLENESS Synonyms: 202 Similar and Opposite Words | Merriam ...

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   Synonyms for GENTLENESS: kindness, sweetness, attentiveness, patience, responsiveness, willingness, tolerance, personableness; Antonyms of GENTLENESS: hardness, sternness, rigidity, harshness, firmness, severity, strictness, rigor.

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   Gentleness is the quality of being kind and careful. Your gentleness with a frightened stray dog will eventually convince her to let you feed and pet her. The noun gentleness is perfect for describing the way someone acts when they are soft and calm and sweet to other people.

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   ˈgentleness definition: the quality of being gentle. See examples of ˈGENTLENESS used in a sentence.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definitiongentleness noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and ...

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   the quality in weather or temperature of not being strong or extreme. the quality of not being steep. Definition of gentleness noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   A complete guide to the word "GENTLENESS": definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, grammar insights, collocations, examples, and translations.