GENTLENESS

gentleness, softness, mildness

(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”

gradualness, gentleness

(noun) the property possessed by a slope that is very gradual

Source: WordNet® 3.1

Etymology

Noun

gentleness (countable and uncountable, plural gentlenesses)

The state of being gentle.

Synonyms

• douceur, sweetness

Source: Wiktionary

Gen"tle*ness, n.

Definition: The quality or state of being gentle, well-born, mild, benevolent, docile, etc.; gentility; softness of manners, disposition, etc.; mildness.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition