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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Firm if slightly sweaty handshake notwithstanding, there’s a gentleness to Root; old-school manners, slender shoulders and a reedy Sheffield twang.
—James Wallace, New York Times, 22 May 2026
Yes, with the wonderful Massoumeh, an extraordinary person, with this gentleness and intelligence everyone knows.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 15 May 2026
Its gentleness was, to me, one of its graces and one of its defining qualities.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 12 May 2026
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Ritesh Mehta, IndieWire, 22 May 2026
Firm if slightly sweaty handshake notwithstanding, there’s a gentleness to Root; old-school manners, slender shoulders and a reedy Sheffield twang.
—James Wallace, New York Times, 22 May 2026
Yes, with the wonderful Massoumeh, an extraordinary person, with this gentleness and intelligence everyone knows.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 15 May 2026
Its gentleness was, to me, one of its graces and one of its defining qualities.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 12 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for gentleness
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“Gentleness.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gentleness. Accessed 28 May. 2026.
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