Associations to the word «Gentleness»
Noun
- Sweetness
- Softness
- Firmness
- Kindness
- Humility
- Tenderness
- Modesty
- Patience
- Goodness
- Moderation
- Generosity
- Compassion
- Simplicity
- Delicacy
- Disposition
- Purity
- Courtesy
- Piety
- Refinement
- Ferocity
- Tact
- Politeness
- Benevolence
- Countenance
- Temperance
- Fortitude
- Temper
- Forgiveness
- Deference
- Serenity
- Perseverance
- Affection
- Sincerity
- Virtue
- Severity
- Sensibility
- Sympathy
- Manner
- Vigour
- Sadness
- Charm
- Wisdom
- Warmth
- Loving
- Pity
- Earnestness
- Chivalry
- Hypocrisy
- Caress
- Reverence
- Suffering
- Cruelty
- Gentle
- Dignity
- Prudence
- Beauty
- Repose
- Obedience
- Persuasion
- Innocence
- Strength
- Empathy
- Mercy
- Demeanor
- Touching
- Honesty
- Humour
- Hardness
- Intercourse
- Grace
- Remorse
- Manhood
Adjective
Adverb
Wiktionary
GENTLENESS, noun. The state of being gentle.
Dictionary definition
GENTLENESS, noun. The property possessed by a slope that is very gradual.
GENTLENESS, noun. 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".
Wise words
Words - so innocent and powerless as they are, as standing
in a dictionary, how potent for good and evil they become in
the hands of one who knows how to combine them.