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

For Caron, the interaction was especially meaningful because her son is not always met with the same kindness.

— Logan Hall, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026
Tonight’s lesson is on truthfulness and embodying loving kindness.

— Maddie Connors, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of kindness

Noun

The subtle, but unmistakable, undercurrent of apple sweetness struck me as a bit of a magic trick in a bread that, otherwise, to the eye and hand was just a soft white loaf.

— Noah Kaufman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 Oct. 2026
This mashup of banana bread and banana cream pie gets extra sweetness from vanilla wafer cookies and banana pudding.

— Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of sweetness

Noun

Cheung said professionalism, patience and strong communication skills are particularly important for applicants, as is the ability to offer constructive criticism to students.

— Daniel Hunt, Sacbee.com, 18 Oct. 2026
Many healthcare workers preserve human dignity through compassion, patience, and care.

— Scott Levenson, New York Daily News, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of patience

Noun

Hackett said adjusting investments to reflect personal financial goals, changes in risk tolerance, or shifting income needs are good reasons to make changes.

— Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026
Emma Estrela, a Level 3 practitioner of the Wim Hof Method, told Women’s Health that gender alone shouldn’t dictate time or temperature, and anyone trying ice baths should listen to their body and adapt based on individual tolerance and goals.

— Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of tolerance

Noun

All the more reason for leaders to play the generosity sweepstakes in ways that are advantageous to them.

— Diane Brady, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2026
Give creators the freedom and resources to do something meaningful for their own communities, whether that means recognizing someone, supporting a local cause or simply creating a moment of generosity or care.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 20 Oct. 2026