Associations to the word «Gentleness»
Noun
- Sweetness
- Softness
- Firmness
- Kindness
- Humility
- Tenderness
- Modesty
- Patience
- Goodness
- Moderation
- Generosity
- Compassion
- Simplicity
- Delicacy
- Disposition
- Purity
- Courtesy
- Piety
- Refinement
- Ferocity
- Tact
- Politeness
- Benevolence
- Countenance
- Temperance
- Fortitude
- Temper
- Forgiveness
- Deference
- Serenity
- Perseverance
- Affection
- Sincerity
- Virtue
- Severity
- Sensibility
- Sympathy
- Manner
- Vigour
- Sadness
- Charm
- Wisdom
- Warmth
- Loving
- Pity
- Earnestness
- Chivalry
- Hypocrisy
- Caress
- Reverence
- Suffering
- Cruelty
- Gentle
- Dignity
- Prudence
- Beauty
- Repose
- Obedience
- Persuasion
- Innocence
- Strength
- Empathy
- Mercy
- Demeanor
- Touching
- Honesty
- Humour
- Hardness
- Intercourse
- Grace
- Remorse
- Manhood
Adjective
Adverb
Wiktionary
GENTLENESS, noun. The state of being gentle.
Dictionary definition
GENTLENESS, noun. The property possessed by a slope that is very gradual.
GENTLENESS, noun. 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".
Wise words
Words are always getting conventionalized to some secondary
meaning. It is one of the works of poetry to take the
truants in custody and bring them back to their right
senses.