noun

gentleness

JEHNTL-nuhs

noun

A soft, mild, and considerate manner or nature.

"She handled the crying child with great gentleness."

"The nurse spoke with a gentleness that calmed the frightened patient."

How to Use Gentleness

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishBeing soft, kind, and careful rather than rough or harsh.

Common pairings

treat with gentleness speak with gentleness quiet gentleness

gentlenesses plural

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She handled the crying child with great _____.

From Middle English gentilnesse, formed from gentle plus the noun-forming suffix -ness.

oneness likeness idleness lateness rudeness niceness cuteness awareness whiteness closeness politeness uniqueness