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  1. adjective. uk / ˈdʒen.t ə l / us / ˈdʒen.t̬ ə l / Add to word list. 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.

  2. 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. Synonyms for GENTLE: soothing, mellow, soft, mild, delicate, light, quiet, benign; Antonyms of GENTLE: powerful, harsh, stern, hard, coarse, caustic, abrasive, intense

  4. Find words that mean calm, nice, mild, soft, or slow in English. Learn the opposite words of gentle, such as hard, cruel, or harsh.

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  6. 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.

  7. adjective. us / ˈdʒen.t̬ ə l / uk / ˈdʒen.t ə l / Add to word list. 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.

  8. 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.

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