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  1. B1. calm, kind, or soft: a gentle smile. He's very gentle with his kids. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples. calm and nice to others. gentle She's so sweet and gentle with the children. mild Her grandmother is such a kind, mild person. mild-mannered He's a mild-mannered diplomat known for his measured responses to crisis.

  2. B1. calm, kind, or soft: a gentle smile. He's very gentle with his kids. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples. calm and nice to others. gentle She's so sweet and gentle with the children. mild Her grandmother is such a kind, mild person. mild-mannered He's a mild-mannered diplomat known for his measured responses to crisis.

  3. Definitions of gentle. adjective. soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe. “a gentle reprimand” “a vein of gentle irony” “poked gentle fun at him” synonyms: soft. mild. moderate in type or degree or effect or force; far from extreme. adjective. having little impact. “ gentle rain” “a gentle breeze” synonyms: easy, soft. light.

  4. (of weather, temperature, etc.) not strong or extreme. a gentle breeze. the gentle swell of the sea. Cook over a gentle heat. having only a small effect; not strong or violent. We went for a gentle stroll. The doctor recommended a little gentle exercise. gentle on something This soap is very gentle on the hands. Oxford Collocations Dictionary.

  5. 3 days ago · 1. adjective. Someone who is gentle is kind, mild, and calm . My son was a quiet and gentle man. Michael's voice was gentle and consoling. gently adverb [ADVERB with verb] She smiled gently at him. 'I'm sorry to disturb you,' Webb said gently. gentleness uncountable noun. ...the gentleness with which she treated her pregnant mother.

  6. Definition for gentle. adjective as in having a mild or kind nature. Compare Synonyms. Synonyms. Antonyms. Strongest matches. affable, amiable, benign, compassionate, considerate, genial, humane, mellow, moderate, placid, pleasant, quiet, soft, tame, tender. Strong matches. cultivated, disciplined, domesticated, pleasing, taught, trained.

  7. Gentle Definition. jĕntl. gentled, gentler, gentles, gentlest, gentling. Meanings. Synonyms. Sentences. Definition Source. Word Forms. Origin. Adjective. Noun. Verb. Idiom. Filter. 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.

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