1. (

• gradualness ,
• gentleness ,

) the property possessed by a slope that is very gradual ;

2. (

• gentleness ,
• softness ,
• mildness ,

) acting in a manner that is gentle and mild and even-tempered; "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" ;