gentleness
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
To extend to him fine feeling, tolerance, and such-like gentlenesses would be to deprive the world of them without benefit to any.
From The Lady of the Shroud by Stoker, Bram
I am sure that she shows him her face, and that it is 'Signor Doctor' here, and 'Dear Signor Doctor' there, and a thousand gentlenesses.
From Casa Braccio, Volumes 1 and 2 by Castaigne, J. André
He was from Shelbyville, a hamlet thirty or forty miles back in the country, and he brought all his native sweetnesses and gentlenesses and simplicities with him.
From Chapters from My Autobiography by Twain, Mark
One fact about him will perhaps bear emphasis; that with all his gentlenesses he was strong and firm and full of spirit.
From Washington Irving by Boynton, Henry Walcott
Who could be angry in the middle of such gentlenesses?
From The Enchanted April by Elizabeth
Vocabulary lists containing gentleness
"American Names"
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
Florida's B.E.S.T. Common Suffixes: -ness
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
The Suffix -ness, Part 2
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
