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calm, kind, or soft; not violent or severe: a gentle smile. a gentle breeze. The path has a gentle (= gradual) slope. gentleness.
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.
calm, kind, or soft; not violent or severe: a gentle smile. a gentle breeze. The path has a gentle (= gradual) slope. gentleness.
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.
Use the adjective gentle to describe something that is soothing or kind, like a person with a tender nature or the soft sound of light rain.
adjective. /ˈdʒentl/ (comparative gentler. /ˈdʒentlə (r)/ /ˈdʒentlər/ , superlative gentlest. /ˈdʒentlɪst/ ) 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.
If you describe the weather, especially the wind, as gentle, you mean it is pleasant and calm and not harsh or violent.
gen·tle. (jĕn′tl) adj. gen·tler, gen·tlest. 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.
GENTLE definition: 1. kind and careful not to hurt or upset anyone or anything: 2. not strong or severe: 3. A gentle…. Learn more.
characteristic of good birth; honorable; respectable: a gentle upbringing. easily handled or managed; tractable: a gentle animal. soft or low: a gentle sound.
