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Gentleness

JEH-ntuh-lnuhs

/ˈdʒɛntʌlnʌs/

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gentleness

Dictionary meaning

Acting in a manner that is gentle and mild and even-tempered.

Examples

  • My fingers have learned gentleness.

Synonyms: softness

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