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gentle

/'dʒɛntəl/

Synonyms of gentle Antonyms of gentle Examples of gentle Usage of gentle Parts of gentle Definition that contains gentle Words sounding like gentle Explanation of gentle

adjective
marked by moderate steepness
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"a gentle slope"

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easy gradual
adjective
having little impact
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"gentle rain" "a gentle breeze"

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easy soft light
adjective
belonging to or characteristic of the nobility or aristocracy
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"of gentle blood"

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aristocratic aristocratical blue blue-blooded patrician noble
verb
give a title to someone; make someone a member of the nobility
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ennoble entitle

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promote raise kick upstairs elevate upgrade advance
verb
cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of
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appease assuage conciliate gruntle lenify mollify pacify placate

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tranquillize calm calm down tranquillise tranquilize still quieten lull quiet
adjective
easily handled or managed
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"a gentle old horse, docile and obedient"

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

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soft mild
adjective
having or showing a kindly or tender nature
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"the gentle touch of her hand" "her gentle manner was comforting" "a gentle sensitive nature" "gentle blue eyes"

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kind
adjective
quiet and soothing
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"a gentle voice" "a gentle nocturne"

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soft
verb
stroke soothingly
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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"