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    gen·tle
    /ˈjen(t)əl/

    adjective

    verb

    • 1. make or become gentle; calm or pacify: "Cobb's tone gentled a little"

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  2. calm, kind, or soft; not violent or severe: a gentle smile. a gentle breeze. The path has a gentle (= gradual) slope. gentleness.

  3. 1. a. : free from harshness, sternness, or violence. used gentle persuasion. b. : tractable, docile. a gentle horse. 2. : soft, delicate. the gentle touch of her hand. 3. : moderate. His doctor recommended gentle exercise. 4. a. : belonging to a family of high social station.

  4. adjective. having or showing a kindly or tender nature. “the gentle touch of her hand”. “her gentle manner was comforting”. “a gentle sensitive nature”. “ gentle blue eyes”. synonyms: kind. having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior.

  5. Gentle, meek, mild refer to an absence of bad temper or belligerence. Gentle has reference especially to disposition and behavior, and often suggests a deliberate or voluntary kindness or forbearance in dealing with others: a gentle pat; gentle with children.

  6. gentle has reference esp. to disposition and behavior, and often suggests a deliberate or voluntary kindness or forbearance in dealing with others: a gentle pat; gentle with children. meek implies a submissive spirit, and may even indicate undue submission in the face of insult or injustice: meek and even servile or weak. mild suggests absence ...

  7. calm, kind, or soft; not violent or severe: a gentle smile. a gentle breeze. The path has a gentle (= gradual) slope. gentleness.

  8. gen·tle. (jĕn′tl) adj. gen·tler, gen·tlest. 1. Considerate or kindly in disposition; amiable and tender. 2. Not harsh or severe; mild and soft: a gentle scolding; a gentle tapping at the window. 3. Easily managed or handled; docile: a gentle horse. 4. Not steep or sudden; gradual: a gentle incline. 5. a.

  9. adjective. /ˈdʒentl/ (comparative gentler. /ˈdʒentlə (r)/ /ˈdʒentlər/ , superlative gentlest. /ˈdʒentlɪst/ ) calm and kind; doing things in a quiet and careful way. a kind and gentle man. Terry was a gentle soul. He looks scary but he's really a gentle giant. She was the gentlest of nurses. a gentle voice/laugh/touch.

  10. GENTLE definition: 1. kind and careful not to hurt or upset anyone or anything: 2. not strong or severe: 3. A gentle…. Learn more.

  11. Jun 23, 2024 · Tender and amiable; of a considerate or kindly disposition . Stuart is a gentle man; he would never hurt you. Soft and mild rather than hard or severe . I felt something touch my shoulder; it was gentle and a little slimy. Docile and easily managed . We had a gentle swim in the lake. a gentle horse. Gradual rather than steep or sudden .

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