gentleness
noun
gen·tle·ness
ˈjen-tᵊl-nəs 
: the quality or state of being gentle
especially
: mildness of manners or disposition
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Yes, with the wonderful Massoumeh, an extraordinary person, with this gentleness and intelligence everyone knows.
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Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 15 May 2026
Its gentleness was, to me, one of its graces and one of its defining qualities.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 12 May 2026
Our reviewers with different curl types praised the shampoo for its gentleness and the softness their hair felt after use.
—Aimee Simeon, Glamour, 7 May 2026
There’s a gentleness, patience, care, and concentration in meaningful work, an attentiveness close to love, that embodies the best in culture.
—Literary Hub, 24 Apr. 2026
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Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 15 May 2026
Its gentleness was, to me, one of its graces and one of its defining qualities.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 12 May 2026
Our reviewers with different curl types praised the shampoo for its gentleness and the softness their hair felt after use.
—Aimee Simeon, Glamour, 7 May 2026
There’s a gentleness, patience, care, and concentration in meaningful work, an attentiveness close to love, that embodies the best in culture.
—Literary Hub, 24 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for gentleness
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“Gentleness.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gentleness. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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