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   gentle

   /ˈdʒɛntl/

   adjective

   • 1. having or showing a mild, kind, or tender temperament or character: "a gentle, sensitive man" Similar kindkindlytenderbenignhumanelenientmercifulforgivingforbearingsympatheticconsiderateunderstandingclementcompassionatebenevolentkind-heartedtender-heartedgood-naturedsweet-temperedlovingmildsoftquietshydemuremodesthumbleretiringunassumingstilltranquilpeacefulpeaceablepacificplacidserenereposefulreverentmeekdocilelamblikedove-likeOpposite unkindbrutal
   • 2. moderate in action, effect, or degree; not strong or violent: "take some gentle exercise" 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: "Cobb's tone gentled a little"
   • ▪ touch (a person or animal) gently, typically in order to make them calmer or more docile.

   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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   How do you use gentle adjectives?

   • loading examples... 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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   What does gentle mean?

   • Get a quick, free translation! GENTLE definition: 1. calm, kind, or soft: 2. not violent, severe, or strong: 3. not steep or sudden: . Learn more.

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   How do you describe a gentle person?

   • calm and kind; doing things in a quiet and careful way Terry was a gentle soul. He looks scary but he's really a gentle giant. She was the gentlest of nurses. He lived in a gentler age than ours. gentle with somebody/something Be gentle with her! Want to learn more? (of weather, temperature, etc.) not strong or extreme Cook over a gentle heat.

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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. 6. characteristic of good birth; respectable: a gentle upbringing. 7. easily handled or managed: a gentle animal.

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     GENTLE definicja: 1. calm, kind, or soft: 2. not violent,...

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     calm, kind, or soft; not violent or severe: a gentle smile....

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     GENTLE translate: 온화한, 순한, 부드러운. Learn more in the Cambridge...

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     GENTLE translate: لَطيف, رَقيق / خَفيف. Learn more in the...

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     GENTLE translate: 優しい, 親切な, 穏やかな, ゆるやかな, 優（やさ）しい, 穏（おだ）やかな,...

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     gentle translate: liebenswürdig, mild, sanft. Learn more in...

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     gentle translate: อ่อนโยน, ค่อย ๆ; นุ่มนวล, ค่อย ๆ. Learn...

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     gentle translate: amable, dolç, suau, delicat. Learn more in...

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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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   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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