mansuetude
/ˈmænswɪtjuːd/
EN
Mildness of disposition; gentleness, tameness of behavior. An archaic term describing a calm, gentle nature.
Her mansuetude put the frightened stray cat at ease.
Etymology
Borrowed into Middle English from Old French, which derived it from Latin 'mansuetudo' (gentleness, tameness), from the verb 'mansuescere' (to tame, accustom), combining 'manus' (hand) and 'suescere' (to accustom).
Translations
简体中文
温顺,柔和
繁體中文
溫順,柔和
日本語
穏やかさ,従順さ
한국어
온순함,부드러움
Deutsch
Sanftmut,Zähmigkeit
Español
mansedumbre,gentileza
Português
mansidão,brandura
Français
douceur,docilité
Català
mansuetud,suavitat
Tiếng Việt
hiền lành,ôn hòa
Synonyms
gentlenessmildnesstamenessdocilitymeekness
Antonyms
harshnessferocityaggressivenesswildness
Related Words
mansuettamenessgentlenessmeeknessdocility