gentleness
noun
gen·tle·ness
ˈjen-tᵊl-nəs 
: the quality or state of being gentle
especially
: mildness of manners or disposition
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The gentleness the film captures is perhaps all too mollifying.
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Manuel Betancourt, Variety, 6 Dec. 2024
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Instead, Totoro’s convey not just an anthropomorphic human-ness but also the gentleness that defines his character.
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—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 22 Aug. 2024
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Manuel Betancourt, Variety, 6 Dec. 2024
Subtle notifications: In talking with friends who have Oura Rings, I’m struck by how many people appreciate the gentleness of the Oura Ring’s notifications; both models share this feature.
—Amy Fischer Ms, Rd, Health, 29 Nov. 2024
Instead, Totoro’s convey not just an anthropomorphic human-ness but also the gentleness that defines his character.
—Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 8 Oct. 2024
Rocco’s gentleness, his delicacy around his brother, has defined him for so much of the movie.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 22 Aug. 2024
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“Gentleness.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gentleness. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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