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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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   gentle She's so sweet and gentle with the children. mild Her grandmother is such a kind, mild person. mild-mannered He's a mild-mannered diplomat known for his measured responses to crisis. genteel They're lovely, genteel people who sent flowers when her father passed away. wouldn't hurt a fly Oh, she's so nice, she wouldn't hurt a fly.

   • English (US)

     gentle. verb [ T ] us / ˈdʒen.t̬ ə l / uk / ˈdʒen.t ə l /....

   • 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,...

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › gentleGentle Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of GENTLE is free from harshness, sternness, or violence. How to use gentle in a sentence.

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

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   gentle. verb [ T ] us / ˈdʒen.t̬ ə l / uk / ˈdʒen.t ə l /. to train a horse to be tame (= not wild or frightened of people, and safe around them), using methods that do not hurt or frighten the horse but teach it to trust people:

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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.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishMeaning of gentle – Learner’s Dictionary - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning of gentle as an adjective and an adverb, and see how to use it in sentences. Find out the synonyms, antonyms, and translations of gentle in different languages.

8. www.merriam-webster.com › thesaurus › gentleGENTLE Synonyms: 360 Similar and Opposite Words - Merriam-Webster

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

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

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   gentle has reference esp. to disposition and behavior, and often suggests a deliberate or voluntary kindness or forbearance in dealing with others: a gentle pat; gentle with children. meek implies a submissive spirit, and may even indicate undue submission in the face of insult or injustice: meek and even servile or weak. mild suggests absence ...