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   gentle

   /ˈdʒɛntl/

   adjective

   • 1. having or showing a mild, kind, or tender temperament or character: "a gentle, sensitive man" Similar kindkindlytenderbenignhumanelenientmercifulforgivingforbearingsympatheticconsiderateunderstandingclementcompassionatebenevolentkind-heartedtender-heartedgood-naturedsweet-temperedlovingmildsoftquietshydemuremodesthumbleretiringunassumingstilltranquilpeacefulpeaceablepacificplacidserenereposefulreverentmeekdocilelamblikedove-likeOpposite unkindbrutal
   • 2. moderate in action, effect, or degree; not strong or violent: "take some gentle exercise" Similar lightsoftzephyr-likemoderatepleasantOpposite strong
   • ▪ (of a slope) gradual: "a gentle embankment" Similar gradualslighteasyimperceptibleOpposite steep
   • 3. (of a person) noble or having the qualities attributed to noble birth; courteous and chivalrous. archaic Similar aristocraticnobletitledupper-classblue-bloodedhigh-bornwell bornpatricianeliteborn with a silver spoon in one's mouthsilver-spooninformal:poshupper-crustupmarkettop-drawerOpposite low

   verb

   • 1. make or become gentle: "Cobb's tone gentled a little"
   • ▪ touch (a person or animal) gently, typically in order to make them calmer or more docile.

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old French gentil ‘high-born, noble’, from Latin gentilis ‘of the same clan’ (see gentile). The original sense was ‘nobly born’, hence ‘courteous, chivalrous’, later ‘mild, moderate in action or disposition’ (mid 16th century).

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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.

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   GENTLE definition: 1. calm, kind, or soft: 2. not violent, severe, or strong: 3. not steep or sudden: . Learn more.

4. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishGENTLE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   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 ...

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   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.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryGENTLE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   GENTLE meaning: 1. calm, kind, or soft: 2. not violent, severe, or strong: 3. not steep or sudden: . Learn more.

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   Of a person: well-born, belonging to a family of high social position; having a high social rank; esp. belonging to the class of the gentry. In heraldic use: of a rank entitled to wear or display heraldic arms (cf. gentleman n. I.1a). Now only in gentle and simple (cf. simple adj. A.I.3a).

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitiongentle adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   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. a gentle reminder that your next payment is due on Friday. He lived in a gentler age than ours.

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishGENTLE | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary - Cambridge ...

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

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    GENTLE meaning: 1 : having or showing a kind and quiet nature not harsh or violent; 2 : not hard or forceful.

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    calm and kind; doing things in a quiet and careful way a quiet and gentle man a gentle voice/laugh/touch She was the gentlest of nurses. He lived in a gentler age than ours. Be gentle with her! She agreed to come, after a little gentle persuasion. He looks scary but he's really a gentle giant.