GENTLENESS Synonyms
There are 13 hypernyms of the word gentleness. (close relations)
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| mildness | nounn | |||||
noun • good weather with comfortable temperatures • acting in a manner that is gentle and mild and even-tempered • mercifulness as a consequence of being lenient or tolerant | ||||||
| softness | nounn | |||||
noun • the property of giving little resistance to pressure and being easily cut or molded • poor physical condition; being out of shape or out of condition (as from a life of ease and luxury) • the quality of weather that is deliciously mild and soothing • a state of declining economic condition • a sound property that is free from loudness or stridency • a visual property that is subdued and free from brilliance or glare • acting in a manner that is gentle and mild and even-tempered • the quality of being indistinct and without sharp outlines • the trait of being effeminate (derogatory of a man) • a disposition to be lenient in judging others | ||||||
| sweetness | nounn | |||||
noun • the taste experience when sugar dissolves in the mouth • the property of tasting as if it contains sugar • a pleasingly sweet olfactory property • the quality of giving pleasure | ||||||
| calmness | nounn | |||||
noun • steadiness of mind under stress • an absence of strong winds or rain • a feeling of calm; an absence of agitation or excitement | ||||||
| delicacy | nounn | |||||
noun • the quality of being beautiful and delicate in appearance • something considered choice to eat • refined taste; tact • slenderness • lack of physical strength • subtly skillful handling of a situation • lightness in movement or manner | ||||||
| kindness | nounn | |||||
noun • the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic • tendency to be kind and forgiving • a kind act | ||||||
| meekness | nounn | |||||
noun • the feeling of patient, submissive humbleness • a disposition to be patient and long suffering | ||||||
| smoothness | nounn | |||||
noun • a texture without roughness; smooth to the touch • powerful and effective language • the quality of being bland and gracious or ingratiating in manner • the quality of having a level and even surface • the quality of being free from errors or interruptions | ||||||
| tenderness | nounn | |||||
noun • a tendency to express warm and affectionate feeling • a pain that is felt (as when the area is touched) • warm compassionate feelings • a positive feeling of liking • a feeling of concern for the welfare of someone (especially someone defenseless) | ||||||
| tranquility | nounn | |||||
noun • a disposition free from stress or emotion • an untroubled state; free from disturbances • a state of peace and quiet | ||||||
| gradualness | nounn | |||||
noun • the property possessed by a slope that is very gradual • the quality of being gradual or of coming about by gradual stages | ||||||
| douceur | nounn | |||||
noun • Sweetness of manner: agreeableness, gentleness. • Sweet speech: a compliment. • A sweetener: a gift offered to sweeten another's attitude, a tip or bribe. • A tax break provided as an inducement to sell valuable items (especially art) to public collections rather than on the open market. | ||||||
