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Definitions of gentle
  1. adjective
    marked by moderate steepness
    "a gentle slope"

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  2. adjective
    having little impact
    "gentle rain" "a gentle breeze"

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  3. adjective
    belonging to or characteristic of the nobility or aristocracy
    "of gentle blood"
  4. verb
    give a title to someone; make someone a member of the nobility

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  5. verb
    cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of
  6. adjective
    easily handled or managed
    "a gentle old horse, docile and obedient"

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  7. adjective
    soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
    "a gentle reprimand" "a vein of gentle irony" "poked gentle fun at him"

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  8. 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"

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  9. adjective
    quiet and soothing
    "a gentle voice" "a gentle nocturne"

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  10. verb
    stroke soothingly
    type of:
    pet
Examples of gentle
  • "a gentle slope"
  • "gentle rain"
  • "a gentle breeze"
  • "of gentle blood"
  • "a gentle old horse, docile and obedient"
  • "a gentle reprimand"
  • "a vein of gentle irony"
  • "poked gentle fun at him"
  • "the gentle touch of her hand"
  • "her gentle manner was comforting"
  • "a gentle sensitive nature"
  • "gentle blue eyes"
  • "a gentle voice"
  • "a gentle nocturne"
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