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My parents split up when I was about 2. I realize more and more how much I'm like my father. My gentleness comes from my mother.
Justin Townes Earle

Meaning of "gentleness" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF GENTLENESS

gentleness  [ˈdʒɛntəlnɪs] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF GENTLENESS

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Gentleness is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES GENTLENESS MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Gentleness

Gentleness is the value and quality of one's character. Being gentle has a long history in many, but not all cultures. Gentleness is considered to play a very important role in life. The quality of gentleness is colloquially understood to be that of kindness, consideration and amiability. Aristotle used it in a technical sense as the virtue that strikes the mean with regard to anger: being too quick to anger is a vice, but so is being detached in a situation where anger is appropriate; justified and properly focused anger is named mildness or gentleness. Another usage of gentleness is in its relation to the Christian virtue of kindness. It is one of the "fruits of the spirit" or defining noble characteristics of a Christian found in Galatians 5:22-23: "v22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, v23 gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law" (English Standard Version (ESV)). A third important usage was common in medieval times, associated with higher social classes: hence the derivation of the terms gentleman, gentlewoman and gentry.

Definition of gentleness in the English dictionary

The definition of gentleness in the dictionary is the quality of being gentle.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH GENTLENESS


audibleness
ˈɔːdɪbəlnɪs
brittleness
ˈbrɪtəlnɪs
casualness
ˈkæʒʊəlnɪs
excitableness
ɪkˈsaɪtəbəlnɪs
fickleness
ˈfɪk əlnɪs
gradualness
ˈɡrædjʊəlnɪs
idleness
ˈaɪdəlnɪs
inscribableness
ɪnˈskraɪbəbəlnɪs
ismaticalness
ɪzˈmætɪkəlnɪs
majesticalness
məˈdʒɛstɪkəlnɪs
naturalness
ˈnætʃərəlnɪs
pharisaicalness
ˌfærɪˈseɪɪkəlnɪs
practicalness
ˈpræktɪkəlnɪs
prosaicalness
prəʊˈzeɪɪkəlnɪs
rewardableness
rɪˈwɔːdəbəlnɪs
sporadicalness
spəˈrædɪkəlnɪs
suppleness
ˈsʌpəlnɪs
temptableness
ˈtɛmptəbəlnɪs
unclimbableness
ʌnˈklaɪməbəlnɪs
wrathfulness
ˈrɒθfəlnɪs

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE GENTLENESS

gentleman-in-waiting
gentleman´s agreement
gentlemanhood
gentlemanlike
gentlemanliness
gentlemanly
gentlemanship
gentlemen
gentlemen-at-arms
gentlemen-farmers
gentlemen-in-waiting
gentlemen´s agreement
gentlemen´s club
gentlenesse
gentleperson
gentler sex
gentlewoman
gentlewomanliness
gentlewomanly
gentlewomen

WORDS THAT END LIKE GENTLENESS

adhesiveness
appropriateness
attentiveness
attractiveness
awareness
awesomeness
brand awareness
business
closeness
competitiveness
completeness
cost-effectiveness
cuteness
effectiveness
hoarseness
likeness
oneness
responsiveness
self-awareness
soreness
uniqueness

Synonyms and antonyms of gentleness in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «GENTLENESS»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «gentleness» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of gentleness

Translation of «gentleness» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF GENTLENESS

Find out the translation of gentleness to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of gentleness from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «gentleness» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

温柔
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

mansedumbre
570 millions of speakers

English

gentleness
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

नम्रता
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

دماثة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

кротость
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

mansidão
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

নম্রতা
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

douceur
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Kelembutan
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Milde
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

優しさ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

온유
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Alus banget
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

lời dịu ngọt
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

மென்மையின்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

सौम्यता
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

yumuşaklık
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

dolcezza
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

łagodność
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

лагідність
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

blândețe
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

πραότητα
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

vriendelikheid
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

mildhet
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

mildhet
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of gentleness

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «GENTLENESS»

The term «gentleness» is quite widely used and occupies the 51.455 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «GENTLENESS» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about gentleness

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10 QUOTES WITH «GENTLENESS»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word gentleness.
1
Roger Ascham
In mine opinion, love is fitter than fear, gentleness better than beating, to bring up a child rightly in learning.
2
Saint Bernard
Who is there that can adequately gauge the greatness of the humility, gentleness, self-surrender, revealed by the Lord of majesty in assuming human nature, in accepting the punishment of death, the shame of the cross?
3
Hugh Blair
Gentleness corrects whatever is offensive in our manner.
4
Anne Bronte
A man must have something to grumble about; and if he can't complain that his wife harries him to death with her perversity and ill-humour, he must complain that she wears him out with her kindness and gentleness.
5
Justin Townes Earle
My parents split up when I was about 2. I realize more and more how much I'm like my father. My gentleness comes from my mother.
6
James E. Faust
Femininity is not just lipstick, stylish hairdos, and trendy clothes. It is the divine adornment of humanity. It finds expression in your qualities of your capacity to love, your spirituality, delicacy, radiance, sensitivity, creativity, charm, graciousness, gentleness, dignity, and quiet strength.
7
Jennifer Granholm
There is a gentleness in Michigan that you just can't replicate.
8
Isaac of Nineveh
If zeal had been appropriate for putting humanity right, why did God the Word clothe himself in the body, using gentleness and humility in order to bring the world back to his Father?
9
Meir Kahane
Above all, it is not decency or goodness of gentleness that impresses the Middle East, but strength.
10
Fran Lebowitz
I place a high moral value on the way people behave. I find it repellent to have a lot, and to behave with anything other than courtesy in the old sense of the word - politeness of the heart, a gentleness of the spirit.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «GENTLENESS»

Discover the use of gentleness in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to gentleness and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Gentleness: The Strength of Being Tender
This volume helps readers learn how to persuade rather than force, be self-giving rather than self-assertive, offer a kind word rather than defensive remarks and discover the strength to be tender. 6 SESSIONS.
Phyllis J. Le Peau, 2001
2
A Bang Into Gentleness: A Psychic's Journey Through ...
Heathers journey was not always an easy one, and this book takes the reader through the ups and downs of growing up psychic, and reaching her own enlightenment; learning about mindfulness, compassion, and appreciation, and most importantly ...
Heather Clockedile, 2009
3
Gentleness
Written in Strand's famous storytelling style, each book in the series includes study questions and special insights.
Robert Strand, 1999
4
Homeschooling with Gentleness: A Catholic Discovers Unschooling
Any reader who comes to this subject with fears will have them quickly allayed by the bright and positive discussion."—Ralph McInerny, noted Thomistic philosopher and public speaker The book will be engaging and helpful regardless of the ...
Suzie Andres, 2004
5
Gentleness: Cultivating Spirit-Given Character
Best-selling author Calvin Miller has written an in-depth, biblically based study on the Fruits of the Spirits (Galatians 5:22). This unique study guide can be used as a personal study or in a small group setting.
Calvin Miller, 2008
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To All Gentleness: William Carlos Williams, the Doctor Poet
A biography of a man who successfully combined two careers as a family physician and as a poet.
Neil Baldwin, 2008
7
The Spirituality of Gentleness: Growing Toward Christian ...
Discusses the nature of true Christian gentleness, argues that Christians must submit their will to God, and stresses the importance of humility, mercy, healing, and love
Judith C. Lechman, 1989
8
With Gentleness, Humor and Love: A 12 Step Guide for Adult ...
Offers advice for the adult children of alcoholics in achieving emotional stability, and suggests exercises to improve self-confidence and self-image
Kathleen W., Jewell E., 1988
9
Summa Theologiae: Volume 44, Well-Tempered Passion: 2a2ae. ...
As for these virtues there are four points of inquiry: 1. whether clemency and gentleness* are the same; 2. whether each is a virtue; 3. and a function of temperance; 4. how they compare with other virtues. article I. are clemency and gentleness ...
Thomas Aquinas, Thomas Gilby, 2006
10
The Wisdom of No Escape: And the Path of Loving-Kindness
4. Precision,. Gentleness,. and. Letting. Go. In. meditation and in our daily lives there are three qualities that we can nurture, cultivate, and bring out. We already possess these, but they can be ripened: precision, gentleness, and the ability to let ...
Pema Chödrön, 2010

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «GENTLENESS»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term gentleness is used in the context of the following news items.
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Country Song: Following a star, and nearly shining
Born on the banks of the Murray, here was a rare talent possessed of dignity, warmth and grace, his trademark gentleness and humility ... «The Australian, Jul 15»
2
Wimbledon 2015: Where is the love for Novak Djokovic?
Quite apart from his caricature as a primal aggressor who terrorises ballgirls, he has been a study in gentleness off the court at this year's ... «Telegraph.co.uk, Jul 15»
3
Steve Lyston: Taking God's grace for granted
God wants us to pursue these six principles-- righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience and gentleness - these bring true riches. Money ... «Jamaica Gleaner, Jul 15»
4
Divine qualities
... not resorting to backbiting or slander; compassion; desirelessness for inappropriate objects; gentleness; feeling a sense of embarrassment in ... «The Hindu, Jul 15»
5
Weekend Words: Down
That inner voice has both gentleness and clarity. So to get to authenticity, you really keep going down to the bone, to the honesty, and the ... «Hyperallergic, Jul 15»
6
'To Kill A Mockingbird,' published 55 years ago , still has something …
The strength of democracy, the gentleness of a little bird. Those qualities — of the hero and of the novel — may be what has drawn generation ... «NorthJersey.com, Jul 15»
7
RAM NAVAMI- BIRTHDAY OF LORD RAMA
He was the embodiment of compassion, gentleness, kindness, righteousness and integrity. Although he had all the power in the world, he still ... «The Indian Panorama, Jul 15»
8
Joshua Oppenheimer on The Look of Silence
"The tightrope that the film walks is down to Adi's own decency, dignity, gentleness, patience and empathy. In the final confrontation of the film ... «New Zealand Herald, Jul 15»
9
Learning English in safe environment without fear of being teased
Yet, what sets this programme apart is the gentleness and empathy of the volunteers when they teach their charges. One of the founders Izzana ... «The Star Online, Jul 15»
10
Craig Tally: Reaction to Supreme Court ruling led to losses
We could have moved toward them with the mercy and gentleness of Christ, seeking to be the binders of the wounds. We basically walked past ... «Joplin Globe, Jul 15»

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