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   Gen·tle

   /ˈjen(t)əl/

   

   adjective

   • 1. having or showing a mild, kind, or tender temperament or character: "he was a gentle, sensitive man" Similar kindkindlytenderbenignhumanelenientmercifulforgivingforbearingsympatheticconsiderateunderstandingclementcompassionatebenevolentkindheartedtenderheartedgood-naturedsweet-temperedlovingmildsoftquietshydemuremodesthumbleretiringunassumingstilltranquilpeacefulpeaceablepacificplacidserenereposefulreverentmeekdocilelamblikedove-likeOpposite unkindbrutal
   • 2. moderate in action, effect, or degree; not harsh or severe: "a gentle breeze" 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; calm or pacify: "Cobb's tone gentled a little"
   • ▪ make (an animal) docile by gentle handling: "a bird that has been gentled enough to sit on the hand"

   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.

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   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.

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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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   gentle on something This soap is very gentle on the hands. 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.

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

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   1 day ago · to ennoble; dignify. SYNONYMS 1. clement, peaceful, pacific, soothing; tender, humane, lenient, merciful. gentle, meek, mild refer to an absence of bad temper or belligerence. 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 ...

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   Definitions of 'gentle' 1. Someone who is gentle is kind, mild, and calm. [...] 2. Gentle actions or movements are performed in a calm and controlled manner, with little force. [...] 3. A gentle slope or curve is not steep or severe. [...] More. Conjugations of 'gentle' present simple: I gentle, you gentle [...]

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   characteristic of good birth; honorable; respectable: a gentle upbringing. easily handled or managed; tractable: a gentle animal. soft or low: a gentle sound.

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

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   kind and careful not to hurt or upset anyone or anything: My mother was such a gentle, loving person. Fewer examples. Be gentle with her, she's only a baby. I remember him as a gentle and nice man. He was kind and gentle. She was a gentle and loving mother. gentle adjective (NOT STRONG) B1. not strong or severe:

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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.

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    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.