gentleness

Meaning

The state of being gentle.

Synonyms

mildness

softness

tenderness

kindness

meekness

calmness

docility

politeness

patience

tameness

affectionateness

cousteousness

graciousness

obedience

gradualness

affection

sweetness

amenability

blandness

courtliness

complaisance

courteousness

geniality

warmheartedness

gallantry

affability

submission

placidity

modesty

pliancy

carefulness

kindliness

delicacy

deliberation

candy

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deliberateness

debonair

amiableness

cuteness

gracefulness

good turn

courtesy

benignity

amiability

goodness

good nature

confection

grace

gentility

benignancy

Translations

douceur

Freundlichkeit

dolcezza

apacibilidad

dulzura

mildheid

Güte

amabilité

zachtheid

gentillesse

suavidade

cortesia

mansuetudine

bonté

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈd͡ʒɛntl̩nəs/

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English: gentilnesse

In summary

From Middle English gentilnesse; equivalent to gentle + -ness.