English to English
noun
- the property possessed by a slope that is very gradual
source: WordNet 3.0
- 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.
source: WordNet 3.0
- The quality or state of being gentle, well-born, mild, benevolent, docile, etc.; gentility; softness of manners, disposition, etc.; mildness.
source: Webster 1913
