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    gentleness
    /ˈdʒɛntlnəs/

    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"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishGENTLENESS | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    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.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › gentlenessGentleness Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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

  4. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › gentlenessGentleness - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

    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.

  5. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishgentleness noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

    the quality in weather or temperature of not being strong or extreme. the gentleness of the breeze. the quality of not being steep. the gentleness of the slope. Check pronunciation: gentleness. Definition of gentleness noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary.

  6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishGENTLENESS definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    1. the quality of being gentle. 2. physics. a property of elementary particles, conserved in certain strong interactions. See also charm 1 (sense 7) Collins English Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers. Examples of 'gentleness' in a sentence. gentleness.

  7. www.oed.com › dictionary › gentleness_ngentleness, n. meanings, etymology and more - Oxford English...

    The earliest known use of the noun gentleness is in the Middle English period (1150—1500). OED's earliest evidence for gentleness is from before 1398, in a translation by John Trevisa, translator. gentleness is formed within English, by derivation.

  8. www.thefreedictionary.com › gentlenessGentleness - definition of gentleness by The Free Dictionary

    1. To make less severe or intense: The peaceful sunset gentled her dreadful mood. 2. To soothe, as by stroking; pacify. 3. To tame or break (a horse). 4. Obsolete To raise to the status of a noble.

  9. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryGENTLENESS definition in American English - Collins Online ...

    gentleness in British English. (ˈdʒɛntəlnɪs ) noun. 1. the quality of being gentle. 2. physics. a property of elementary particles, conserved in certain strong interactions. See also charm 1 (sense 7) Collins English Dictionary.

  10. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishGENTLE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    GENTLE definition: 1. calm, kind, or soft: 2. not violent, severe, or strong: 3. not steep or sudden: . Learn more.

  11. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryAll resources related to 'gentleness' - Collins Online Dictionary

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