gentle

/d‍ʒˈɛntə‍l/

/ˈdʒɛnəɫ/, /ˈdʒɛntəɫ/

[adjective] [verb]

gentle

[ADJECTIVE]

showing kindness

mild or soft; not strong or violent

synonyms : soft

quiet and soothing

belonging to or characteristic of the nobility or aristocracy

synonyms : aristocratic

marked by moderate steepness

synonyms : easy

having little impact

synonyms : easy

soft

easily handled or managed

synonyms : docile

to gentle

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of

synonyms : appease

stroke soothingly

give a title to someone; make someone a member of the nobility

synonyms : ennoble

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Examples

1. He planted a gentle kiss on her cheek.

2. She enjoyed the gentle wind on her face during the boat ride.

3. A gentle wind blew, making the lake's surface ripple.

4. The hiker enjoyed the scenic beauty of the river's gentle bends.

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