Gentleness: meaning, definitions and examples

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gentleness

[ ˈdʒɛnt(ə)lnəs ]

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behavior

The quality of being kind, tender, or mild-mannered.

Synonyms

kindness, mildness, tenderness

Examples of usage

She treated the injured bird with gentleness and care.
His gentleness towards children made him a beloved teacher.
The gentleness of her touch calmed his nerves.

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personality trait

The characteristic of having a mild and calm temperament.

Synonyms

calmness, mildness, softness

Examples of usage

Her gentleness contrasted with his roughness.
The gentleness in his voice soothed her anxiety.

Translations

Translations of the word "gentleness" in other languages:

🇵🇹 gentileza

🇮🇳 कोमलता

🇩🇪 Sanftheit

🇮🇩 kelembutan

🇺🇦 ніжність

🇵🇱 delikatność

🇯🇵 優しさ (yasashisa)

🇫🇷 douceur

🇪🇸 dulzura

🇹🇷 naziklik

🇰🇷 부드러움 (bujeuraum)

🇸🇦 لطف

🇨🇿 jemnost

🇸🇰 jemnosť

🇨🇳 温柔 (wēnróu)

🇸🇮 nežnost

🇮🇸 blíða

🇰🇿 жұмсақтық

🇬🇪 სიფაქიზე

🇦🇿 incəlik

🇲🇽 dulzura

Word origin

The word 'gentleness' originated from the Middle English word 'gentilesse', which was derived from the Old French word 'gentilesse' meaning 'nobility of birth' or 'nobility of character'. Over time, the meaning evolved to represent kindness, tenderness, and a mild temperament. The concept of gentleness has been valued across various cultures and is often associated with traits such as compassion and empathy.