GENTLENESS Synonyms: 202 Similar and Opposite Words

gentleness

noun

Definition of gentleness

as in kindness

the quality of having a generally kind and agreeable manner The students quickly learned that despite their new teacher's gentleness, good grades had to be earned through hard work.

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Recent Examples of gentleness Instead, the gibbon treated the tiny rodent with remarkable gentleness. — Cyril Grueter, Scientific American, 8 Aug. 2026 There’s patience and, for all its jarring disclosures, gentleness in the way this story unfolds that are rare to see these days, not just in teen TV, but in any twist-happy streaming drama. — Judy Berman, Time, 4 Aug. 2026 There’s a desperation in his voice, a weariness that evokes bad nights’ sleep and endless doomscrolling, but there’s also a delicacy to his performance, a gentleness that has precedent in his catalog but still feels new. — Stephen M. Deusner, Pitchfork, 17 July 2026 Check Google, Yelp and Nextdoor reviews for patterns around gentleness and communication. — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 13 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for gentleness

Recent Examples of Synonyms for gentleness

Noun

And where the kindness of others helped make his own remarkable journey here in America and the Fox Valley possible.

— Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 6 Nov. 2026
Tristan, teens going to Patriots game Word of their acts of kindness caught the attention of Michael Intoccia, who saw the story on WBZ-TV.

— Paul Burton, CBS News, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of kindness

Noun

Caramelizing the honey gives it a deeper, toastier sweetness.

— Molly Baz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Nov. 2026
The blond, curly haired Dunagan had added a dose of sweetness to the 1939 Universal horror films Son of Frankenstein and Tower of London when his mom answered a phone call from none other than Walt Disney himself at the family’s home in Westwood.

— Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 9 Nov. 2026

Definition of sweetness

Noun

Or is that simply naivete borne of the American myth that our candidates’ attentiveness extends beyond the ballot box and endures long after Election Day?

— Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2026
Next-level attentiveness from friendly staff certainly helps.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of attentiveness

Noun

Since the October decision, multiple Fed officials have continued to counsel patience while emphasizing the need to bring inflation back to the central bank's 2% target.

— Jeff Cox, CNBC, 10 Nov. 2026
Dior’s website also emphasizes the months-long animation process, comparing the patience involved with that required to create haute couture.

— Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 9 Nov. 2026