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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.
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.
calm, kind, or soft; not violent or severe: a gentle smile. a gentle breeze. The path has a gentle (= gradual) slope. gentleness.
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.
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 ...
adjective. /ˈdʒentl/ (comparative gentler. /ˈdʒentlə (r)/ /ˈdʒentlər/ , superlative gentlest. /ˈdʒentlɪst/ ) 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.