gentleness
noun
gen·tle·ness
ˈjen-tᵊl-nəs 
: the quality or state of being gentle
especially
: mildness of manners or disposition
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Rocco’s gentleness, his delicacy around his brother, has defined him for so much of the movie.
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Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 22 Aug. 2024
These include compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, patience, forgiveness, love, harmony, peace and thankfulness (Colossians 3:12-15).
—Walt Shelton, Austin American-Statesman, 14 Aug. 2024
The Cancer sun harmonizes with Neptune retrograde in Pisces, bringing empathy, tenderness and gentleness to our hearts.
—Lisa Stardust, refinery29.com, 18 July 2024
What’s not to like? In 2021, before Mariah Maddox of Lucas County, Ohio, gave birth, her social media feed started pushing content about a parenting style that emphasized gentleness and attentiveness — core values that contrasted sharply with her own upbringing.
—Lynda Lin Grigsby, NBC News, 26 Oct. 2024
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Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 22 Aug. 2024
These include compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, patience, forgiveness, love, harmony, peace and thankfulness (Colossians 3:12-15).
—Walt Shelton, Austin American-Statesman, 14 Aug. 2024
The Cancer sun harmonizes with Neptune retrograde in Pisces, bringing empathy, tenderness and gentleness to our hearts.
—Lisa Stardust, refinery29.com, 18 July 2024
What’s not to like? In 2021, before Mariah Maddox of Lucas County, Ohio, gave birth, her social media feed started pushing content about a parenting style that emphasized gentleness and attentiveness — core values that contrasted sharply with her own upbringing.
—Lynda Lin Grigsby, NBC News, 26 Oct. 2024
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“Gentleness.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gentleness. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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