S: (n) gentleness, softness, mildness (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"
S: (n) formality, formalness (a manner that strictly observes all forms and ceremonies) "the formality of his voice made the others pay him close attention"
S: (n) informality (a manner that does not take forms and ceremonies seriously)
W: (v) offend [Related to: offense] (hurt the feelings of) "She hurt me when she did not include me among her guests"; "This remark really bruised my ego"