gentleness

noun

gen·tle·ness ˈjen-tᵊl-nəs

Synonyms of gentleness next

: the quality or state of being gentle

especially : mildness of manners or disposition

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Rocco’s gentleness, his delicacy around his brother, has defined him for so much of the movie. —

Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 22 Aug. 2024 These include compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, patience, forgiveness, love, harmony, peace and thankfulness (Colossians 3:12-15). —

Walt Shelton, Austin American-Statesman, 14 Aug. 2024 The Cancer sun harmonizes with Neptune retrograde in Pisces, bringing empathy, tenderness and gentleness to our hearts. —

Lisa Stardust, refinery29.com, 18 July 2024 What’s not to like? In 2021, before Mariah Maddox of Lucas County, Ohio, gave birth, her social media feed started pushing content about a parenting style that emphasized gentleness and attentiveness — core values that contrasted sharply with her own upbringing. —

Lynda Lin Grigsby, NBC News, 26 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for gentleness