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Noun: gentleness  jent(u)lnus
  1. The property possessed by a slope that is very gradual
    - gradualness
     
  2. Acting in a manner that is gentle and mild and even-tempered
    "his fingers have learned gentleness"
    - softness, mildness

Derived forms: gentlenesses

See also: gentle

Type of: gradient, manner, personal manner, slope

Encyclopedia: Gentleness

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