Associations to the word «Gentleness»

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

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