ˈklɛ.mən.si ˈklɛ.mən.si ˈd͡ʒɛntl̩nəs ˈsɔftnəs ˈsɒftnəs mercifulness as a consequence of being lenient or tolerant 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 good weather with comfortable temperatures