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  1. 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.

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

  3. Find 170 different ways to say GENTLE, along with antonyms, related words, and example sentences at Thesaurus.com.

  4. 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. not steep or sudden: gentle slope/gradient The path has a gentle slope / gradient. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples. slow. slow You're so slow - hurry up! leisurely We took a leisurely drive along the quiet coastal road. unhurried I like the unhurried pace of life in the country.

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

  7. Use the adjective gentle to describe something that is soothing or kind, like a person with a tender nature or the soft sound of light rain.

  8. She was very gentle with the children. ‘Don't worry, just relax,’ Louise's voice was gentle. He was a young man with a quiet, gentle manner. The professor gave a gentle smile. She agreed to come, after a little gentle persuasion.

  9. 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 ...

  10. gentle meaning, definition, what is gentle: kind and careful in the way you behave o...: Learn more.

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