Main entry: mildness, lenience, leniency, lenity
Definition: mercifulness as a consequence of being lenient or tolerant
Main entry: gentleness, softness, mildness
Definition: acting in a manner that is gentle and mild and even-tempered
Usage: 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
Main entry: clemency, mildness
Definition: good weather with comfortable temperatures