(n) acting in a manner that is gentle and mild and even-tempered, Syn. softness, mildness, Example: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
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English (GCIDE) v.0.53 Collaborative International Dictionary (GCIDE)
n. The quality or state of being gentle, well-born, mild, benevolent, docile, etc.; gentility; softness of manners, disposition, etc.; mildness. [ 1913 Webster ]