gentleness — meaning, examples & etymology [English]

gentleness (ˈdʒentlnəs)

noun  ·  Intermediate  ·  Emotions & Feelings

🔊 ˈdʒentlnəs

Meaning

Meaning: the quality of being gentle

A kind, tender, and mild manner toward others.

Examples

🗣 She treated the animals with great gentleness.

Etymology

From ‘gentle’ plus ‘-ness’.

How & Where It’s Used

Names a tender, caring character trait.

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Tags: character, virtue

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