gentleness

noun

gen·tle·ness | \ ˈjen-tᵊl-nəs

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Definition of gentleness

: the quality or state of being gentle especially : mildness of manners or disposition

Examples of gentleness in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Marty was a pastor who provided spiritual nourishment by living and preaching the Word of God, celebrating the Holy Eucharist, offering gentleness, affirmation, peace, and benediction upon all who encountered him. — baltimoresun.com/maryland/carroll, "Religion briefs," 24 Apr. 2021 Many exude a gentleness and sweetness, a demeanor that, along with the shoulder-length hair of some of them, recalls the young Christ in certain canvases by Rembrandt. — Sanford Schwartz, The New York Review of Books, "Young and in Love," 23 Mar. 2021 Friends spoke of her rare gentleness, openness to the world and genuine love of people. — Sam Roberts, New York Times, "Mary Monahan, Dedicated Preschool Teacher, Dies at 67," 15 Mar. 2021 If crisis reveals character, Maxwell has shown strength in gentleness. — Charles Mcnulty, Los Angeles Times, "Theaters hit the one-year anniversary of shutdown. How are artists keeping afloat?," 2 Mar. 2021 It’s a Sin hits eachs of these motifs with finesse, comedy, gentleness, and guts. — Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, "It’s a Sin and the Ritual of AIDS Fiction," 11 Mar. 2021 This is where soprano Anna Christofaro first emerged, lending soulful gentleness to a pair of arias from Bach cantatas with Merblum and Boehnke laying a continuo foundation beneath her. — Rob Hubbard, Star Tribune, "Small-scale performance of Bach was balanced and beautiful," 22 Feb. 2021 As much as anything else, the movie’s gentleness, earnestness and vulnerability connect it to another time. — Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, "‘You’ve got romance’: On creating the classical backlot style of ‘Sylvie’s Love’," 4 Jan. 2021 The new ordinance states that domestic strains of honeybees have been selectively bred for desirable traits, including gentleness, honey production, tendency not to swarm and non-aggressive behavior. — John Benson, cleveland, "Let the pollinating begin: Lakewood City Council approves beekeeping ordinance," 16 Dec. 2020

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2 May 2021

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“Gentleness.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gentleness. Accessed 6 May. 2021.

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