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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. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishGENTLE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning of gentle as an adjective to describe calm, kind, soft, mild, or gentle. Find synonyms, antonyms, and examples of gentle in different contexts and languages.

   • English (US)

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

   • Znaczenie Gentle, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

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

   • Gentle: Polish Translation

     GENTLE translate: łagodny, łagodny, łagodny, miły, łagodny,...

   • Gentle: Korean Translation

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

   • Gentle: Russian Translation

     GENTLE translate: мягкий, добрый , легкий, слабый , пологий...

   • Gentle: French Translation

     GENTLE translate: doux/douce, doux/douce, léger/-ère,...

   • Gentle: Arabic Translation

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

   • Gentle Spanish Translation

     GENTLE translate: suave, dulce, suave, delicado, gentil...

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   Learn the meaning of gentle as an adjective, noun, and verb, with synonyms, examples, and word history. Gentle can mean free from harshness, soft, moderate, honorable, or kind.

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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.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryGENTLE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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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.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishGENTLE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   1. To make less severe or intense: The peaceful sunset gentled her dreadful mood. 2. To soothe, as by stroking; pacify. 3. To tame or break (a horse). 4. Obsolete To raise to the status of a noble.

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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.