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
gentleness (countable and uncountable, plural gentlenesses)
The state of being gentle.
• 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
3 May 2025
(adjective) worth having or seeking or achieving; “a desirable job”; “computer with many desirable features”; “a desirable outcome”
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