NOUN | attribute | gentleness, gradualness | the property possessed by a slope that is very gradual |
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attribute | gentleness, softness, mildness | acting in a manner that is gentle and mild and even-tempered |
Sounds | jheh'nahlnahs; jheh'ntahlnahs | |
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Rhymes | abacus ... zealous: 1164 rhymes with ahs... |
Meaning | The property possessed by a slope that is very gradual. | |
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Synonym | gradualness | |
Broader | gradient, slope | The property possessed by a line or surface that departs from the horizontal |
Opposite | abruptness, precipitousness, steepness | The property possessed by a slope that is very steep |
Spanish | gradualidad | |
Adjectives | gentle | marked by moderate steepness |
Meaning | Acting in a manner that is gentle and mild and even-tempered. | |
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Example | "his fingers have learned gentleness" | |
Synonyms | softness, mildness | |
Broader | manner, personal manner | A way of acting or behaving |
Spanish | amabilidad, gentileza, mansuetud, suavidad | |
Catalan | amabilitat, gentilesa, mansuetud, suavitat | |
Adjectives | gentle | having or showing a kindly or tender nature |
gentle | having little impact | |
gentle | soft and mild | |
gentle | quiet and soothing |
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