Definition of "gentlenesses" [gentlenesses]

• Plural form of gentleness. (noun)

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• "The first is, that the decencies and gentlenesses should never be lost sight of, as the practice of the decencies and gentlenesses is at all times compatible with independence of thought and action."
• "Who could be angry in the middle of such gentlenesses?"
• "No doubt it is true that there is more rejoicing in heaven over one sinner repented than over all the saints who consistently remain holy, and the rare, sudden gentlenesses of arrogant people have infinitely more effect than the continual gentleness of gentle people."