Gentleness

/ˈdʒɛn.tl.nəs/

Meaning & Definition

noun

the quality of being kind, mild, or tender in nature or behavior.

Her gentleness in dealing with the sick made everyone feel at ease.

a soft or mild condition; absence of severity.

The gentleness of the breeze on a summer evening is truly refreshing.

the quality of being careful or cautious in action.

He approached the fragile vase with great gentleness, fearing it might break.

From Middle English 'gentleness,' derived from Old French 'gentilesse,' from Latin 'gentilis' meaning 'of a clan or family.'

gentle touch

A soft and careful way of touching someone or something.

gentle giant

A person who is very large but has a gentle and kind nature.

gentle reminder

A kind way of reminding someone about something.

gentle

Having a mild and kind nature.

tenderness

The quality of being tender, gentle, or kind.

softness

The quality of being soft or gentle.

To be soft-hearted.

He's so gentleness, he cried during the movie.

To treat someone with extra care.

She has a gentleness when she talks to kids.