gentleness

Noun
Synonyms: gradualnesssoftnessmildness

WordNet 3.0

Noun (2)

  1. the property possessed by a slope that is very gradualSynonyms: gradualness
  2. acting in a manner that is gentle and mild and even-tempered“his fingers have learned gentleness”“suddenly her gigantic power melted into softness for the baby”“even in the pulpit there are moments when mildness of manner is not enough”Synonyms: softnessmildness
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Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

Gentleness \Gen"tle*ness\, n. The quality or state of being gentle, well-born, mild, benevolent, docile, etc.; gentility; softness of manners, disposition, etc.; mildness. [1913 Webster]
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