Gentle

adjective
'dʒɛntəl

Adjective

  • having little impact

    gentle rain

    a gentle breeze

    Similar:EasySoft
  • soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe

    a gentle reprimand

    a vein of gentle irony

    poked gentle fun at him

    Similar:Soft
  • marked by moderate steepness

    a gentle slope

    Similar:Easy
  • belonging to or characteristic of the nobility or aristocracy

    of gentle blood

    Similar:AristocraticAristocraticalBlueBlue-bloodedPatrician
  • easily handled or managed

    a gentle old horse, docile and obedient

    Similar:Docile
  • having or showing a kindly or tender nature

    the gentle touch of her hand

    her gentle manner was comforting

    a gentle sensitive nature

  • quiet and soothing

    a gentle voice

    a gentle nocturne

Verb

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

    Similar:EnnobleEntitle
    Type of:PromoteRaiseElevate
  • cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of

    Similar:AppeaseAssuageConciliateGruntleLenify
    Type of:TranquillizeCalmTranquillise
  • stroke soothingly

    Type of:Pet

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