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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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   • His voice was gentle as he instructed her. A single gentle rain makes the grass many shades greener. He wasn't gentle then. Synonyms for GENTLE: tender, mild, considerate, soft, softhearted, benign, sensitive, tenderhearted, soft; Antonyms for GENTLE: strong, brusque, drastic, harsh, indocile, intractable, refractory, rigorous, rough.

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   • gentle (verb) = give a title to someone; make someone a member of the nobility gentle (adj) = belonging to or characteristic of the nobility or aristocracy Synonyms: aristocratic, aristocratical, blue, blue-blooded, gentle, patrician

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   • Antonyms of gentle. abrasive, caustic, coarse, hard, harsh, rough, scathing, stern, ungentle. 2 marked by temperatures that are neither too high nor too low. whisk the egg yolks in a double boiler set over a gentle heat.

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   What are some examples of gentle people?

   • “He was a gentle man who would not hurt a fly.” “She heard his gentle and comforting voice call out to her.” “A little while later, there was a gentle knock on the door.” “He had no trouble riding his bike up the gentle slope.” “She was a shy person who spoke with a gentle tone.” “Her pet dog was gentle and loved playing with children.”

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   • Someone who is gentle is calm and nice to others. Things that are gentle are not strong or forceful. Start off with a gentle jog, then gradually increase your speed. You're so slow - hurry up! We took a leisurely drive along the quiet coast road. I like the unhurried pace of life in the countryside.

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   What are some examples of gentle etiquette?

   • “She heard his gentle and comforting voice call out to her.” “A little while later, there was a gentle knock on the door.” “He had no trouble riding his bike up the gentle slope.” “She was a shy person who spoke with a gentle tone.” “Her pet dog was gentle and loved playing with children.” “My guests were gentle folk with a refined etiquette.”

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