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gentleness

NOUN
intentional mildness
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Her alleged gentleness made up for his anger.

From Salon • Sep. 24, 2025

She described him as "a war hero, our hero, and the family patriarch who wore his position with a gentleness and lightness of touch, unwavering positivity and a resolve to carry on".

From BBC • Jul. 16, 2025

Spryly hilarious, Kelly lends the henpecked husband’s subversive streak a bumbling gentleness.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 16, 2024

That gentleness is surprising in a tool as powerful as an elephant’s trunk.

From NewsForKids.net • Jun. 20, 2024

Helvi was fascinated by him, and by his gentleness when she picked him up.

From "The Incredible Journey" by Sheila Burnford




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