gentleness
noun
[ ˈdʒɛntlnəs ]
• the quality of being kind, tender, or mild-mannered.
• "Michael was admired for his gentleness and tolerance"
Similar:
kindness,
kindliness,
tenderness,
benignity,
humaneness,
humanity,
leniency,
mercy,
clemency,
forgiveness,
forbearance,
sympathy,
considerateness,
consideration,
understanding,
compassion,
benevolence,
kind-heartedness,
tender-heartedness,
good nature,
love,
mildness,
softness,
quietness,
shyness,
demureness,
modesty,
humility,
stillness,
tranquillity,
peacefulness,
peaceableness,
placidness,
serenity,
repose,
reverence,
meekness,
docility,
• softness of action or effect; lightness.
• "the gentleness of his touch"
• a courteous or chivalrous quality attributed to noble birth.
• "the gentleness of English civilization is mixed up with barbarities"
