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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Programmed for gentleness and empathy, hums occupy a growing number of positions in the workforce, especially in the service sector.
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Katy Waldman, The New Yorker, 19 Aug. 2024
Hozier’s evolution over the past decade is one of gentleness and harmony, despite the vigor that catapults his blues rock.
—Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 2 Aug. 2024
Mothers shower their offspring with every benevolent instinct of the human heart essential to their maturation, gentleness and happiness.
—Armstrong Williams, Baltimore Sun, 20 July 2024
The Cancer sun harmonises with Neptune retrograde in Pisces, bringing empathy, tenderness and gentleness to our hearts.
—Lisa Stardust, refinery29.com, 19 July 2024
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Katy Waldman, The New Yorker, 19 Aug. 2024
Hozier’s evolution over the past decade is one of gentleness and harmony, despite the vigor that catapults his blues rock.
—Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 2 Aug. 2024
Mothers shower their offspring with every benevolent instinct of the human heart essential to their maturation, gentleness and happiness.
—Armstrong Williams, Baltimore Sun, 20 July 2024
The Cancer sun harmonises with Neptune retrograde in Pisces, bringing empathy, tenderness and gentleness to our hearts.
—Lisa Stardust, refinery29.com, 19 July 2024
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“Gentleness.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gentleness. Accessed 12 Sep. 2024.
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