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English noun: gentleness | |||
| 1. | gentleness (attribute) the property possessed by a slope that is very gradual | ||
| Synonyms | gradualness | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | gradient, slope | ||
| Antonyms | precipitousness, steepness, abruptness | ||
| 2. | gentleness (attribute) acting in a manner that is gentle and mild and even-tempered | ||
| Samples | His fingers have learned gentleness. Suddenly her gigantic power melted into softness for the baby. Even in the pulpit there are moments when mildness of manner is not enough. | ||
| Synonyms | mildness, softness | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | manner, personal manner | ||
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