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Definition of gentleness noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

gentleness

noun
 
/ˈdʒentlnəs/
 
/ˈdʒentlnəs/
[uncountable]
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  1. the quality of being calm and kind
    • She will be remembered for her kindness and gentleness.
  2. the quality of doing things in a quiet and careful way
    • the gentleness of his touch
  3. the quality in weather or temperature of not being strong or extreme
    • the gentleness of the breeze
  4. the quality of not being steep
    • the gentleness of the slope
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