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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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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › gentleGentle Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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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.

3. 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.

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

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   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.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishGENTLE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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

6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › gentleGentle - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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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.

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

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   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.

8. www.oed.com › dictionary › gentle_adjgentle, adj., n., & adv. meanings, etymology and more | Oxford...

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   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.

9. www.thefreedictionary.com › gentleGentle - definition of gentle by The Free Dictionary

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   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.

10. www.britannica.com › dictionary › gentleGentle Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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

11. 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.