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- DictionaryGen·tle/ˈjen(t)əl/
adjective
- 1. having or showing a mild, kind, or tender temperament or character: "he was a gentle, sensitive man"
- 2. moderate in action, effect, or degree; not harsh or severe: "a gentle breeze"
verb
- 1. make or become gentle; calm or pacify: "Cobb's tone gentled a little"
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.
GENTLE meaning: 1. calm, kind, or soft: 2. not violent, severe, or strong: 3. not steep or sudden: . Learn more.
If you describe the weather, especially the wind, as gentle, you mean it is pleasant and calm and not harsh or violent. The blustery winds of spring had dropped to a gentle breeze.
GENTLE definition: 1. calm, kind, or soft: 2. not violent, severe, or strong: 3. not steep or sudden: . Learn more.
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.
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.
Of occupations, pursuits, etc.: suitable for a person of good birth or high social rank. Also used ironically or humorously. Cf. the gentle art, the gentle craft. Now generally considered old-fashioned and chiefly used with historical reference.
1. kindly; amiable: a gentle manner. 2. not severe, rough, or violent; mild: a gentle tap on the arm. 3. moderate: gentle heat. 4. not steep; gradual: a gentle slope. 5. of good birth or family.
GENTLE meaning: 1 : having or showing a kind and quiet nature not harsh or violent; 2 : not hard or forceful.
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.