Definition of GENTLENESS

gentleness

Meanings

Plural: gentlenesses

Noun

  • 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"
  • The state of being gentle.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English gentilnesse; equivalent to gentle + -ness.

Antonyms

abruptness

Scrabble Score: 11

gentleness is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
gentleness is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
gentleness is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 15

gentleness is a valid Words With Friends word