单词	gentleness
释义	gentleness noun gen·​tle·​ness ˈjen-tᵊl-nəs  : the quality or state of being gentle especially : mildness of manners or disposition Example Sentences Recent Examples on the Web Nevala-Lee deploys this kind of story with a sublime gentleness, showing how Fuller bent reality to fit his own ideas. Rebecca Onion, The New Republic, 19 Aug. 2022 Here, there are people whose lives have been destroyed by their involvement with LuLaRoe, and the directors approach them with real gentleness and awareness of an economic model that preys on certain demographics. Beatrice Verhoeven, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 June 2022 Patience and gentleness for one another is also an important factor in building a lasting relationship both personally and professionally. Kristine Kwak, Rolling Stone, 8 Aug. 2022 Lifting them out of the ground requires some gentleness to avoid damaging them. Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Aug. 2022 David’s gentleness and passivity jibed absolutely with flower power and all that. New York Times, 25 July 2022 Past life connections, nostalgia, childlike joy, someone returning from your past, memories, reunion, sweetness, kindness, gentleness, ease, simplicity. Meghan Rose, Glamour, 19 July 2022 Ricky’s inadequacy as a role model is played for laughs, but his essential gentleness, and his guileless self-absorption, leave space for Page to exhibit Treena’s bald longing for his recognition. Crispin Long, The New Yorker, 12 July 2022 Her persisting gentleness… and the world’s betrayal of it. Chris Willman, Variety, 23 June 2022 See More Word History First Known Use 14th century, in the meaning defined above gentleness noun as in kindness the quality of having a generally kind and agreeable manner The students quickly learned that despite their new teacher's gentleness, good grades had to be earned through hard work. Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance kindness sweetness attentiveness patience responsiveness tolerance willingness generosity personableness tenderness softness flexibility tenderheartedness niceness geniality understanding warmth amiability affability amiableness graciousness pleasantness kindliness benignity humaneness agreeability mercifulness manners kindheartedness thoughtfulness benevolence cheerfulness agreeableness compliance politeness beneficence forbearance considerateness lenience mellowness warmheartedness mildness compassionateness good-naturedness pliancy good-heartedness pliability friendliness hesitancy timidity indulgence benignancy unselfishness timidness leniency magnanimity laxness complaisance consideration charitableness cordiality good-temperedness altruism clemency softheartedness amicability delightfulness courtesy courteousness amity sweetness and light gentility civility amenability cheeriness sunniness diffidence bashfulness amenity faintheartedness modesty comity attractiveness gemütlichkeit enjoyableness likability timorousness shyness philanthropy greatheartedness mannerliness amicableness likableness empressement pleasingness reserve charity Antonyms & Near Antonyms sternness hardness firmness harshness rigidity strictness rigor severity inflexibility rigidness implacability gruffness callousness rigorousness pitilessness stringency obduracy irritability exactingness insensitivity disagreeableness dourness unpleasantness thoughtlessness stubbornness obstinacy irascibility inconsiderateness peevishness obdurateness petulance hostility testiness grouchiness toughness crankiness churlishness grumpiness fussiness contrariness orneriness unfriendliness querulousness contentiousness hard-heartedness presumption biliousness ruthlessness grimness vinegar brashness sourness rudeness cruelty quarrelsomeness audacity pertness mercilessness brutality cheekiness audaciousness meanness cantankerousness nerve cheek brazenness sauciness boorishness malevolence crust savagery presumptuousness face discourtesy savageness unkindness impoliteness incivility effrontery chutzpah heartlessness temerity brass virulence irascibleness hatefulness spitefulness brassiness inhumanity barbarity sauce maliciousness brutishness nerviness gall hutzpah vitriol chutzpa ungraciousness barbarousness bestiality unkindliness unfeelingness hutzpa cold-bloodedness See More
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