gentleness
noun/ˈdʒɛntəlnəs/
Frequency rank: #16,132 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)
Meaning
the quality of being kind, calm, and soft in manner.
Example sentence
Everyone admired her gentleness when she cared for the injured bird.
Synonyms & related words
- kindness
- tenderness
- softness
- mildness
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