gentleness

Definitions

The quality of being kind, tender, or mild-mannered.

The state of being moderate, careful, or not harsh in action or effect.

Examples

She handled the fragile antique with such gentleness that it remained perfectly intact.

The teacher spoke to the frightened child with a quiet gentleness that immediately put him at ease.

Synonyms

tenderness mildness kindness softness amiability delicacy compassion

Antonyms

harshness severity cruelty roughness brutality fierceness aggression