noun

gentleness

JEHNTL-nuhs

Gentleness (noun) means a soft, mild, and considerate manner or nature. Example: “She handled the crying child with great gentleness.”

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.

Origin: Middle English

softness mildness gradualness

warmth hardness gradualness mildness softness clemency leniency rigidity

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

What does “gentleness” mean?

The word “gentleness” means a soft, mild, and considerate manner or nature. In plain terms, being soft, kind, and careful rather than rough or harsh.

How do you pronounce “gentleness”?

“Gentleness” is pronounced JEHNTL-nuhs (/ˈd͡ʒɛntl̩nəs/ in IPA).

How do you use “gentleness” in a sentence?

Here is “gentleness” used in a sentence: “She handled the crying child with great gentleness.”

What part of speech is “gentleness”?

“Gentleness” is a noun.

Where does the word “gentleness” come from?

The word “gentleness” comes from Middle English. From Middle English gentilnesse, formed from gentle plus the noun-forming suffix -ness.

warmth hardness gradualness mildness softness clemency leniency rigidity