gentleness
/ˈd͡ʒɛntl̩nəs/ noun C2- The state of being gentle.
Plural gentlenesses
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such an openness and gentleness in his manner.”
She had even learnt to detect, in the very gentleness which had first delighted her, an affectation and a sameness to disgust and weary.
Never in her life had she seen his manners so little dignified, never had he spoken with such gentleness as on this unexpected meeting.
After a time, perceiving the meekness and gentleness of the beast’s temper, he summoned courage enough to approach him.
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