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How to pronounce gentleness in English?

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Type Words
Synonyms gradualness
Type of gradient, slope
Derivation gentle
Type Words
Synonyms mildness, softness
Type of manner, personal manner
Derivation gentle


his fingers have learned gentleness.

Examples of gentleness

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The 1971 original by the Hendrix-inspired Shuggie Otis wins, for its gentleness.
From the guardian.co.uk
She has remained herself, with her grace, her gentleness and her sense of humor.
From the time100.time.com
Fans rave over the melting quality of his tone, its gentleness, its directness.
From the independent.co.uk
Greene brought a mother's compassion and gentleness to the chaos surrounding her.
From the ocregister.com
Specifically, green products tend to be associated with gentleness, not strength.
From the boston.com
He has a harsh, career-military side to him, but also has a human's gentleness.
From the en.wikipedia.org
I can't think this bodes well for the future of gentleness in Western society.
From the guardian.co.uk
Impassioned gentleness comes in succession from Birchall, Fairhall and Mwamba.
From the morningstaronline.co.uk
Keith Lockhart and the orchestra accompanied the soloist with grace and gentleness.
From the sltrib.com
More examples
  • Gradualness: the property possessed by a slope that is very gradual
  • Acting in a manner that is gentle and mild and even-tempered; "his fingers have learned gentleness"; "suddenly her gigantic power melted into softness for the baby"; "even in the pulpit there are moments when mildness of manner is not enough"
  • Gentleness is a value and quality in one's character. Being gentle has a long history in many, but not all cultures.
  • The state of being gentle
  • Gentleness is moving wisely, touching softly, holding carefully, speaking quietly and thinking kindly. When you feel mad or hurt, use your self-control. Instead of harming someone, talk things out peacefully. You are making the world a safer, gentler place.
  • The quality of being mild and docile
  • Numerous uses of the words "gentle" and "gentleness" in the Course refer to the gentle ways in which the Holy Spirit helps us with our transition from fearful ego to Loving Oneness with all our brothers, from sleep to waking, from crucifixion to resurrection. ...