Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun gentleness

2 senses of gentleness

Sense 1
gradualness, gentleness -- (the property possessed by a slope that is very gradual)
       => gradient, slope -- (the property possessed by a line or surface that departs from the horizontal; "a five-degree gradient")

Sense 2
gentleness, softness, mildness -- (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")
       => manner, personal manner -- (a way of acting or behaving)