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gentleness

gen·tle
G g

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [jen-tl]
    • /ˈdʒɛn tl/
    • /ˈʤentlnɪs/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [jen-tl]
    • /ˈdʒɛn tl/

Definitions of gentleness word

  • adjective gentleness kindly; amiable: a gentle manner. 1
  • adjective gentleness not severe, rough, or violent; mild: a gentle wind; a gentle tap on the shoulder. 1
  • adjective gentleness moderate: gentle heat. 1
  • adjective gentleness gradual: a gentle slope. 1
  • adjective gentleness of good birth or family; wellborn. 1
  • adjective gentleness characteristic of good birth; honorable; respectable: a gentle upbringing. 1

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Origin of gentleness

First appearance:

before 1175
One of the 8% oldest English words
1175-1225; Middle English gentle, gentil(e) < Old French gentil highborn, noble < Latin gentīlis belonging to the same family, equivalent to gent- (stem of gēns) gens + -īlis -le

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Parts of speech for Gentleness

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

gentleness popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

gentleness usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for gentleness

noun gentleness

  • tenderness — soft or delicate in substance; not hard or tough: a tender steak.
  • kindness — the state or quality of being kind: kindness to animals.
  • caution — Caution is great care which you take in order to avoid possible danger.
  • carefulness — cautious in one's actions: Be careful when you cross the street.
  • fragility — easily broken, shattered, or damaged; delicate; brittle; frail: a fragile ceramic container; a very fragile alliance.

Antonyms for gentleness

noun gentleness

  • imperviousness — not permitting penetration or passage; impenetrable: The coat is impervious to rain.
  • hardness — the state or quality of being hard: the hardness of ice.
  • roughness — having a coarse or uneven surface, as from projections, irregularities, or breaks; not smooth: rough, red hands; a rough road.
  • harshness — ungentle and unpleasant in action or effect: harsh treatment; harsh manners.

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