1. plural of gentleness; the quality or state of being gentle, mild, or kind
Usage: typically used in formal or literary contexts; often refers to multiple instances or aspects of gentle behavior

Examples

• The nurse's gentlenesses toward her patients made them feel safe and cared for.
• Despite the chaos around her, she maintained her characteristic gentlenesses in speech and manner.
• The teacher's various gentlenesses—patience, compassion, and understanding—earned her the respect of all her students.
• He appreciated the gentlenesses his grandmother showed him throughout his childhood.
• The poem celebrated the gentlenesses of nature in springtime.
• Her gentlenesses were often mistaken for weakness by those who did not know her well.