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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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2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › GentlenessGentleness - Wikipedia

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   4 days ago · Gentleness is a personal quality which can be part of one's character. It consists of kindness, consideration, and amiability. [1]

3. experteditor.com.au › blog › signs-someone-has-a-kind-and8 signs someone has a kind and gentle soul, according to...

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   Jul 8, 2024 · Kindness and gentleness are more than just traits—they are ways of living that make this world a better place. This article has aimed to shed light on the signs that someone embodies these powerful virtues, but remember, everyone expresses their kindness differently.

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   Jul 3, 2024 · Knowing how to describe a person is an important skill to have in English. Read this guide to learn 4 different ways to describe people, along with lots of useful words and phrases. We talk about how to describe someone's appearance, mannerisms, character and more.

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5. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Do_not_go_gentle_into_that_good_nightDo not go gentle into that good night - Wikipedia

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   2 days ago · "Do not go gentle into that good night" is a poem in the form of a villanelle by Welsh poet Dylan Thomas (1914–1953), and is one of his best-known works. Though first published in the journal Botteghe Oscure in 1951, [2] the poem was written in 1947 while Thomas visited Florence with his family.

6. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Gentleman_thiefGentleman thief - Wikipedia

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   2 days ago · A gentleman or lady thief is characterised by impeccable manners, charm, courtesy, and the avoidance of physical force or intimidation to steal, and often has inherited wealth.

7. www.medicalnewstoday.com › articles › 308772Reiki: What it is, techniques, benefits, risks, and more

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   Jul 12, 2024 · Summary. Reiki is a complementary therapy relating to energy healing. Some people say it works through the transfer of universal energy from the practitioner’s palms to the client. Some...

8. www.ncesc.com › geographic-pedia › what-is-gentle-slope-inWhat is gentle slope in geography? - Geographic Pedia - NCESC

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   Jul 6, 2024 · In this article, I will provide a comprehensive explanation of what a gentle slope is and why it is important in understanding our natural surroundings. A gentle slope, also known as a slight incline, refers to an area of land that gradually rises or descends over a longer horizontal distance.