gentleness
Translation
gentleness, kindness, softness
Examples
She spoke with great gentleness.
She spoke with great gentleness.
He handled the kitten with gentleness.
He handled the kitten with gentleness.
Grammar Patterns
with ((great)) gentleness ((...)) the quality of being kind She spoke with great gentleness.
Similar Words
Synonyms: kindness, softness, tenderness; Antonyms: harshness, roughness
Etymology
From the adjective 'gentle' plus the noun-forming suffix '-ness', indicating a state or quality.
Memory Tips
The suffix '-ness' often creates a noun from an adjective. 'Gentle' becomes 'gentleness'.