What is the meaning of gentleness?

noun

  • The property possessed by a slope that is very gradual.
  • Acting in a manner that is gentle and mild and even-tempered.
    • usage: "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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