gentleness Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun the property possessed by a slope that is very gradual
    gradualness.
  2. noun acting in a manner that is gentle and mild and even-tempered
    softness; mildness.
    • 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

WordNet


Gen"tle*ness noun
Definitions
  1. The quality or state of being gentle, well-born, mild, benevolent, docile, etc.; gentility; softness of manners, disposition, etc.; mildness.

Webster 1913