gentle
Pronunciation:
/ˈdʒɛntl̩//ˈdʒɛntl̩/noun
Definitions
A person of high birth.
A maggot used as bait by anglers.
A trained falcon, or falcon-gentil.
verb
Definitions
To become gentle
To ennoble
(animal husbandry) to break; to tame; to domesticate
To soothe; to calm; to make gentle.
adjective
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Tender and amiable; of a considerate or kindly disposition.
Example: Stuart is a gentle man; he would never hurt you.
Soft and mild rather than hard or severe.
Example: I felt something touch my shoulder; it was gentle and a little slimy.
Docile and easily managed.
Example: We had a gentle swim in the lake.
Gradual rather than steep or sudden.
Example: The walks in this area have a gentle incline.