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- Dictionarygentle/ˈdʒɛntl/
adjective
- 1. having or showing a mild, kind, or tender temperament or character: "a gentle, sensitive man" Similar Opposite
- 2. moderate in action, effect, or degree; not strong or violent: "take some gentle exercise" Similar Opposite
verb
- 1. make or become gentle: "Cobb's tone gentled a little"
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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. b. : honorable, distinguished.
calm, kind, or soft; not violent or severe: a gentle smile. a gentle breeze. The path has a gentle (= gradual) slope. gentleness.
calm, kind, or soft; not violent or severe: a gentle smile. a gentle breeze. The path has a gentle (= gradual) slope. gentleness.
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.
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.
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 ...
not steep or sharp. Definition of gentle adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
GENTLE definition: 1. kind and careful not to hurt or upset anyone or anything: 2. not strong or severe: 3. A gentle…. Learn more.
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. Of good family; wellborn: a child of gentle birth. b.
adjective. gentler, gentlest. Belonging to the upper classes or polite society. Webster's New World. Kindly; serene; patient. A gentle disposition. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. Generous; kind.