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The nurse handled the kitten with gentleness.
What does Gentleness mean?
Gentleness means kind, soft, and careful behavior.
Dictionary definition
The quality of being kind, soft, calm, or careful rather than rough or harsh.
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Gentleness in a sentence
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His gentleness helped the nervous child feel safe.
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Gentleness can describe a soft touch, a calm voice, or a kind way of acting.
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What does gentleness mean?
Gentleness means gentleness means kind, soft, and careful behavior.
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Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to gentleness?
kindness is the closest match based on the meaning of gentleness.
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jen · tul · nis · strongest beat: jen
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WordGentleness.
Partnoun.
MeaningGentleness means kind, soft, and careful behavior.
ExampleExample: The nurse handled the kitten with gentleness.
Word breakdown
3 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- jen · tul · nis
- Strongest beat
- jen
- Ending
- nis
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on jen.
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Synonyms
Words like Gentleness
kindnessCaring or helpful behavior.
softnessA gentle or not harsh quality.
tendernessWarm and careful kindness.
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Gentleness means kind, soft, and careful behavior.
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Gentleness is not the same as roughness. Gentleness means gentleness means kind, soft, and careful behavior.
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Read this model sentence: His gentleness helped the nervous child feel safe. Clue words: helped, nervous, child. Underline clue words that show why gentleness fits instead of roughness. Now write one new sentence that shows gentleness without using the word gentleness. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show gentleness?
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