noun
- plural of gentilesse; the quality of being gentle, courteous, or noble in manner; refined courtesy or graciousness
Usage: archaic or literary; chiefly historical
Examples
- The knight was known for his gentilesses and honorable conduct.
- Medieval literature often celebrated the gentilesses of noble ladies.
- Her gentilesses toward the servants earned her great respect.
- The poem praised the gentilesses of courtly love and chivalry.