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- Dictionarygentle/ˈdʒɛntl/
adjective
- 1. having or showing a mild, kind, or tender temperament or character: "a gentle, sensitive man" Similar Opposite
- 2. moderate in action, effect, or degree; not strong or violent: "take some gentle exercise" Similar Opposite
verb
- 1. make or become gentle: "Cobb's tone gentled a little"
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1. a. : free from harshness, sternness, or violence. used gentle persuasion. b. : tractable, docile. a gentle horse. 2. : soft, delicate. the gentle touch of her hand. 3. : moderate. His doctor recommended gentle exercise. 4. a. : belonging to a family of high social station. b. : honorable, distinguished.
adjective. uk / ˈdʒen.t ə l / us / ˈdʒen.t̬ ə l / Add to word list. B1. calm, kind, or soft: a gentle smile. He's very gentle with his kids. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples. calm and nice to others. gentle She's so sweet and gentle with the children. mild Her grandmother is such a kind, mild person.
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.
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:
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.
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 ...
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.
GENTLE definition: 1. kind and careful not to hurt or upset anyone or anything: 2. not strong or severe: 3. A gentle…. Learn more.
calm and kind; doing things in a quiet and careful way. a kind and gentle man. Terry was a gentle soul. He looks scary but he's really a gentle giant. She was the gentlest of nurses. a gentle voice/laugh/touch. a gentle reminder that your next payment is due on Friday. He lived in a gentler age than ours.
adjective. /ˈdʒɛntl/. (gentler. /ˈdʒɛntlər/. , gentlest. /ˈdʒɛntləst/. ) calm and kind; doing things in a quiet and careful way a quiet and gentle man a gentle voice/laugh/touch She was the gentlest of nurses. He lived in a gentler age than ours.
