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gentleness Synonyms

gentleness

n.

  1. Intentional mildness

    tenderness, carefulness, caution; see kindness 1.

  2. Physical sensitivity

    tenderness, mildness, softness, pliability, delicacy, smoothness, fragility, pliancy, sweetness.

    Antonyms roughness*, hardness*, imperviousness.

  3. Docility

    meekness, obedience, tameness; see docility.