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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This doctrine is embedded in the Catholic Mass, where the Lamb of God represents not gentleness but a creature slaughtered for the good of the world.
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Adam Gopnik, The New Yorker, 24 Mar. 2025
All the staples of Lynch are present throughout the film, from offbeat characters to haunting sound design, but also a purity and gentleness that contrasts with pretty much all of his other work.
—Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 19 Jan. 2025
Anyone can benefit from the gentleness, softness and self-soothing that a cute, plush object can bring, Genecov said.
—Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 30 Mar. 2025
And positive masculinity engenders a gentleness and understanding of oneself and others, which can derail any conflict or impulsiveness.
—Angelique Jackson, Variety, 19 Mar. 2025
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Adam Gopnik, The New Yorker, 24 Mar. 2025
All the staples of Lynch are present throughout the film, from offbeat characters to haunting sound design, but also a purity and gentleness that contrasts with pretty much all of his other work.
—Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 19 Jan. 2025
Anyone can benefit from the gentleness, softness and self-soothing that a cute, plush object can bring, Genecov said.
—Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 30 Mar. 2025
And positive masculinity engenders a gentleness and understanding of oneself and others, which can derail any conflict or impulsiveness.
—Angelique Jackson, Variety, 19 Mar. 2025
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“Gentleness.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gentleness. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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