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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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calm and nice to others. 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.
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.
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:
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 ...
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.
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.
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.
Definitions of 'gentle' 1. Someone who is gentle is kind, mild, and calm. [...] 2. Gentle actions or movements are performed in a calm and controlled manner, with little force. [...] 3. A gentle slope or curve is not steep or severe. [...] More. Conjugations of 'gentle' present simple: I gentle, you gentle [...]
kind and careful not to hurt or upset anyone or anything: My mother was such a gentle, loving person. Fewer examples. Be gentle with her, she's only a baby. I remember him as a gentle and nice man. He was kind and gentle. She was a gentle and loving mother.
