gentleness
/ˈdʒentlnəs/noun
उच्चारण जेन्ट्ल्नस
कोमलता, सौम्यता, नम्रता
Core word
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[U]
the quality of being calm, kind and careful not to hurt anybody or anything
कोमलता, सौम्यता, नम्रता
- She treated the injured bird with great gentleness.
- Radhika's gentleness makes the younger children feel safe.
- The vet spoke to the frightened puppy with gentleness.
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- Her gentleness with old people was well known.
- He handled the sleeping baby with great gentleness.
Synonyms kindness tenderness softness mildness
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[U]
the quality of not being strong, violent or extreme
(हवा, ढलान आदि का) हल्कापन, मंदता
- the gentleness of the evening breeze
- Everyone remembered the nurse for her gentleness with frightened patients.
- The gentleness of the music helped everyone relax.
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- There was a gentleness in the way the river flowed.
- The gentleness of the slope makes the hill easy to climb.
§Structures (grammar patterns) 4
gentleness (uncountable noun)
Gentleness is uncountable; it has no plural and does not take a or an.
Gentleness uncountable है; इसका plural नहीं होता और इसके साथ a या an नहीं आता।
- Her gentleness won the children's trust.
- Gentleness is a strength, not a weakness.
with gentleness / with great gentleness
Use with to say how an action is done. It matches the adverb gently.
Action कैसे हुआ, यह बताने के लिए with का प्रयोग होता है। यह adverb gently के बराबर है।
- The nurse spoke with great gentleness.
- He handled the injured bird with gentleness.
the gentleness of + noun
Use of after gentleness to name the person or thing with the quality, including nature: the gentleness of the breeze.
गुण किसमें है, यह बताने के लिए gentleness के बाद of आता है, प्रकृति में भी: the gentleness of the breeze।
- The gentleness of the slope makes it ideal for beginners.
- I was surprised by the gentleness of his voice.
gentleness towards sb
Use towards or to for the person or animal who receives the kindness.
जिस व्यक्ति या पशु के प्रति कोमलता हो, उसके लिए towards या to आता है।
- Her gentleness towards animals is well known.
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adjective + gentleness
greatnaturalquietsurprisingremarkable
- She showed remarkable gentleness with the patient.
verb + gentleness
showtreat withadmirevalueteach
- Teachers should teach gentleness through example.
gentleness + of
voicemannertouchslopebreeze
- The gentleness of her touch calmed the child.
gentleness and + noun
kindnesspatiencestrengthcouragewisdom
- He combined gentleness and strength in his leadership.
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- The vet treated the injured dog with gentleness.
पशु-चिकित्सक ने घायल कुत्ते का कोमलता से उपचार किया।
- Radhika admired her teacher's gentleness even when students made mistakes.
राधिका ने अपनी शिक्षिका की उस कोमलता की प्रशंसा की जो वे विद्यार्थियों की गलतियों पर भी दिखाती थीं।
- The gentleness of the monsoon rain after the heat was a relief.
गर्मी के बाद मानसून की हल्की बारिश की मंदता राहत देने वाली थी।
- There was a gentleness in his eyes that people trusted.
उसकी आँखों में एक सौम्यता थी जिस पर लोग भरोसा करते थे।
- The gentleness of the gradient made the climb easy.
ढलान की मंदता के कारण चढ़ाई आसान हो गई।
!Common mistakes 1
✗ She spoke with a great gentleness.
✓ She spoke with great gentleness.
Gentleness is uncountable, so no article goes before it in this phrase.
Gentleness uncountable है, इसलिए इस phrase में उसके पहले article नहीं आता।
≠Thesaurus: which synonym when
All of these describe a soft, kind manner, with slightly different focus.
ये सभी कोमल, दयालु व्यवहार का वर्णन करते हैं, पर बारीक अंतर के साथ।
Softness of touch, voice or manner; carefulness not to hurt.
स्पर्श, स्वर या व्यवहार की कोमलता; किसी को चोट न पहुँचाने की सावधानी।
- He lifted the baby with gentleness.
Warm, loving care, often shown to someone weak or loved.
प्रायः कमज़ोर या प्रिय व्यक्ति के प्रति दिखाई गई गर्मजोशी भरी स्नेहिल देखभाल।
- She spoke with tenderness to her sick mother.
mildness
Lack of harshness, used for weather, taste or character.
कठोरता का अभाव, मौसम, स्वाद या स्वभाव के लिए प्रयुक्त।
- The mildness of the winter surprised everyone.