Gentleness - Definition
gentleness
n 1: the property possessed by a slope that is very gradual
[syn: gradualness, gentleness] [ant: abruptness,
precipitousness, steepness]
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"
[syn: gentleness, softness, mildness]