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gentle
01
showing kindness and empathy toward others
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
qualitative
Superlative
gentlest
Comparative
gentler
gradable
Examples
He has a gentle nature, always treating others with kindness and understanding.
Examples
The gentle breeze made the summer evening feel cool and pleasant.
Examples
The gentle voice of the narrator made the bedtime story soothing for the child.
04
belonging to or characteristic of the nobility or aristocracy
Examples
The road climbed at a gentle incline, making it accessible for all vehicles.
06
having little impact
07
easily handled or managed
08
(of a flavor or aroma) not overpowering, harsh, or intense
Examples
The tea had a gentle floral scent, like fresh jasmine.
to gentle
01
cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of
Grammatical Information
Composition
derived
action verb
regular
present tense
gentle
3rd person singular
gentles
present participle
gentling
past simple
gentled
past participle
gentled
02
stroke soothingly
03
give a title to someone; make someone a member of the nobility
Lexical Tree
gentleness
ungentle
gentle
