n. The quality or state of being gentle, well-born, mild, benevolent, docile, etc.; gentility; softness of manners, disposition, etc.; mildness. [ 1913 Webster ]
(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