Gentleness and Poignance
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Gentleness
Gentleness noun - Acting in a manner that is gentle and mild and even-tempered.
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Synonyms for Gentleness
Poignance is an antonym for gentleness.
Nearby Word: gentle
Poignance
Poignance noun - A harsh or sharp quality.
Usage example: there's a mean-spirited poignance to the novel's satiric portrait of Hollywood
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Synonyms for Poignance
Gentleness is an antonym for poignance.
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