GENTLENESS Synonyms: 202 Similar and Opposite Words

gentleness

noun

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 By contrast, Naroditsky, who went by Danya, the Russian diminutive of his first name, was known for his gentleness, his sensitivity. —

Jordan Himelfarb, Time, 15 Dec. 2025 And it’s even been accepted by the National Eczema Association (which vets the formula for safety and gentleness). —

Ian Michael Crumm, Allure, 11 Dec. 2025 With a calm yet vigilant temperament, the breed is known for its protective nature as well as its loyalty and gentleness toward family. —

Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2025 Or the gentleness with which Kendall applies makeup to Ty’s face to hide a bruise. —

Sara Holdren, Vulture, 21 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for gentleness

Recent Examples of Synonyms for gentleness

Noun

But perhaps most importantly, Soluna exudes a kindness and warm that influences the world around her.

— Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
Her books focus on themes of encouraging kindness, self-worth, friendship, love, family, respect, resilience, inclusion and appreciating cultural heritage.

— Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026