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Gentleness Definition & Meaning

gentleness
noun
  1. the property possessed by a slope that is very gradual
  2. acting in a manner that is gentle and mild and even-tempered; "his fingers have learned gentleness"; "suddenly her gigantic power melted into softness for the baby"; "even in the pulpit there are moments when mildness of manner is not enough"

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What does gentleness mean?
the property possessed by a slope that is very gradual acting in a manner that is gentle and mild and even-tempered; "his fingers have learned gentleness"; "suddenly her gigantic power melted into softness for the baby"; "even in the pulpit there are moments when mildness of manner is not enough"
What part of speech is gentleness?
Gentleness is a noun.
How many definitions does gentleness have?
Gentleness has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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