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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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   • 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: Russian Translation

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

   • Gentle: Polish Translation

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

   • Gentle: French Translation

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

   • Gentle: German Translation

     gentle translate: liebenswürdig, mild, sanft. Learn more in...

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   Gentle means kindly, mild, or soft in nature, character, or manner. It can also mean of good birth or family, easily handled or managed, or easily controlled. See the origin, usage, and synonyms of gentle.

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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.

8. 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 ...

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