gentleness meaning and definition

GENTLENESS noun

Definition of gentleness (noun)

1. the property possessed by a slope that is very gradual
   • synonyms: gradualness
   • antonym: abruptness
2. 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"
   • synonyms: mildness, softness