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gentle

(dʒentəl)
Word forms: comparative gentler, superlative gentlest
1. adjective
Someone who is gentle is kind, mild, and calm.
My son was a quiet and gentle man.
Michael's voice was gentle and consoling.
gently adverb [ADVERB with verb]
She smiled gently at him.
'I'm sorry to disturb you,' Webb said gently.
gentleness uncountable noun
...the gentleness with which she treated her pregnant mother.
Synonyms: tenderness, compassion, kindness, consideration More Synonyms of gentle
2. adjective
Gentle actions or movements are performed in a calm and controlled manner, with little force.
...a gentle game of tennis.
His movements were gentle and deliberate.
Synonyms: slow, easy, slight, deliberate More Synonyms of gentle
gently adverb
Patrick took her gently by the arm and led her to a chair.
3. adjective
If you describe the weather, especially the wind, as gentle, you mean it is pleasant and calm and not harsh or violent.
The blustery winds of spring had dropped to a gentle breeze.
Synonyms: moderate, low, light, easy More Synonyms of gentle
gently adverb [ADVERB with verb]
Light airs blew gently out of the south-east.
4. adjective
A gentle slope or curve is not steep or severe.
...gentle, rolling meadows.
There were two passes over 13,000 feet but the slopes were gentle.
gently adverb [ADVERB after verb, ADVERB adjective]
...gently rolling hills.
Green meadows sloped gently up from the road.
5. adjective
A gentle heat is a fairly low heat.
Cook for 30 minutes over a gentle heat.
Synonyms: moderate, mild More Synonyms of gentle
gently adverb [ADVERB with verb]
Add the onion and cook gently.
More Synonyms of gentle

gentle in British English

(ˈdʒɛntəl)
adjective
1. 
having a mild or kindly nature or character
2. 
soft or temperate; mild; moderate
a gentle scolding
3. 
gradual
a gentle slope
4. 
easily controlled; tame
a gentle horse
5.  archaic
of good breeding; noble
gentle blood
6.  archaic
gallant; chivalrous
verb (transitive)
7. 
to tame or subdue (a horse)
8. 
to appease or mollify
9.  obsolete
to ennoble or dignify
noun
10. 
a maggot, esp when used as bait in fishing
11.  archaic
a person who is of good breeding
Derived forms
gently (ˈgently)
adverb
Word origin
C13: from Old French gentil noble, from Latin gentīlis belonging to the same family; see gens

gentle in American English

(ˈdʒɛntəl)
adjectiveWord forms: ˈgentler or ˈgentlest
1. 
belonging to the upper classes or polite society
2. 
like or suitable to polite society; refined, courteous, etc.
3.  Archaic
noble; chivalrous
a gentle knight
4. 
generous; kind
gentle reader
5. 
easily handled; tame
a gentle dog
6. 
kindly; serene; patient
a gentle disposition
7. 
not violent, harsh, or rough
a gentle tap, a gentle rebuke
8. 
gradual
a gentle slope
noun
9.  Archaic
a person of the upper classes
verb transitiveWord forms: ˈgentled or ˈgentling
10.  Rare
to make gentle, mild, or pleasant
11. 
to tame or train (a horse)
12. 
to calm or soothe as by stroking
13.  Obsolete
to raise to the social status of a gentleman
SIMILAR WORDS:  soft
Idioms:
the gentle craft
Derived forms
gentleness (ˈgentleness)
noun
Word origin
ME gentil < OFr, of noble birth < L gentilis, of the same gens (in LL, of a good family) < gens: see gens

More idioms containing
gentle

gentle as a lamb

Examples of 'gentle' in a sentence
gentle

Can she come up with something a little gentler to keep us mobile?
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
The gentle giant certainly pulled in the crowds.
The Sun (2011)
They brought it some gentle humour and beauty.
The Sun (2011)
Give him at the earliest opportunity a gentle educational hint.
Christopher Hibbert DISRAELI: A Personal History (2004)
What should have been a gentle curve has turned into a handbrake turn.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
Outside the ring he was a gentle soul who was always smiling.
The Sun (2015)
But yesterday it was more a gentle breeze in the sun and the same is forecast today.
The Sun (2012)
Her carers are kind but the calm and gentle mother we knew and loved is no longer.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
You can put the pan on a gentle heat to loosen the fruit if necessary.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
He could be kind and gentle and courtesy itself.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
Do regular stretches and the odd bit of gentle exercise.
The Sun (2014)
Our favourite animals were the gentle giant shire horses.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
Its gentle humour and stunning cinematography knock other comedy series into the long grass.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
At first it was but a gentle breeze.
Christianity Today (2000)
You understand the way family minds are working and a little gentle encouragement works better than cold criticism.
The Sun (2012)
Gentle hints get home plans moving.
The Sun (2011)
My dad was a gentle soul.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
Other healthy pursuits could range from a gentle walk or horse ride through the picturesque countryside to strenuous hiking and mountain climbing.
Collins Traveller - Mallorca
It was mild and gentle and didn't dry my skin.
The Sun (2007)
The four of us drive the gentle curves of an English country road as we have done innumerable times before.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
I think the most people could manage on such a strange diet plan is some fairly gentle walking each day.
The Sun (2010)
Why should the mild, gentle culture of the Anglicans not deserve the same preservation and respect as any other ancient culture?
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
A fairly gentle opening hole that has been lengthened for the Ryder Cup.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)

In other languages
gentle

British English: gentle /ˈdʒɛntl/ ADJECTIVE
A gentle person is kind, mild, and calm.
...a quiet and gentle man.
  • American English: gentle
  • Arabic: نَبِيل
  • Brazilian Portuguese: gentil
  • Chinese: 文雅的
  • Croatian: nježan
  • Czech: mírný
  • Danish: blid
  • Dutch: zachtaardig
  • European Spanish: suave afable
  • Finnish: hellä
  • French: gentil
  • German: sanft
  • Greek: καλόκαρδος
  • Italian: delicato
  • Japanese: 優しい
  • Korean: 온화한
  • Norwegian: mild
  • Polish: łagodny
  • European Portuguese: gentil
  • Romanian: amabil
  • Russian: добрый
  • Latin American Spanish: gentil
  • Swedish: varsam
  • Thai: อย่างอ่อนโยน
  • Turkish: kibar
  • Ukrainian: ніжний
  • Vietnamese: dịu dàng

All related terms of 'gentle'

gentle pace
The pace of something is the speed at which it happens or is done.
gentle sex
women in general
falcon-gentle
a female falcon , esp a female peregrine falcon
gentle breeze
a light breeze of force three on the Beaufort scale, blowing at 8–12 mph
gentle nature
Someone's nature is their character, which they show by the way they behave .
gentle slope
A slope is the side of a mountain, hill , or valley .
gentle reminder
Something that serves as a reminder of another thing makes you think about the other thing.
the gentle sex
the female sex ; women
gentle as a lamb
very kind and calm
gentle encouragement
Encouragement is the activity of encouraging someone, or something that is said or done in order to encourage them.
the gentle craft
fishing
the gentler sex
the female sex ; women

Chinese translation of 'gentle'

gentle

(ˈdʒɛntl)

adj

  1. [person, nature] 温(溫)和的 (wēnhé de)
  2. (= light) [movement, breeze, shake] 轻(輕)柔的 (qīngróu de)
  3. [slope, curve] 平缓(緩)的 (pínghuǎn de)
  4. (Culin) [heat] 文 (wén)
  5. [soap] 柔和的 (róuhé de)
    to give sb a gentle hint/reminder 给(給)某人一个(個)善意的暗示/提醒 (gěi mǒurén yī gè shànyì de ànshì/tíxǐng)
1 (adjective) 
Definition
soft
a quiet and gentle man who liked sports and enjoyed life
Synonyms
kind
He was a very kind man, full of common sense.
loving
The house has been restored with loving care.
kindly
He was a stern critic but an extremely kindly man.
peaceful
a peaceful scene
soft
a very soft and sensitive heart
quiet
I just want a quiet life.
pacific
a country with a pacific policy
tender
tender, loving care
mild
benign
Critics of the scheme take a less benign view.
humane
Their aim is for a more just and humane society.
compassionate
My father was a deeply compassionate man.
amiable
She had been surprised at how amiable and polite he had seemed.
meek
He was a meek, mild-mannered fellow.
lenient
The Professor takes a slightly more lenient view.
placid
merciful
We can only hope the court is merciful.
kind-hearted
He was a warm, generous and kind-hearted man.
sweet-tempered
tender-hearted
dove-like
Opposites
hard
,
rough
,
aggressive
,
fierce
,
harsh
,
cruel
,
savage
,
unkind
,
heartless
,
impolite
,
aggers (Australian, slang)
2 (adjective) 
Definition
soft
His movements were gentle and deliberate.
Synonyms
slow
He moved in a slow, unhurried way.
easy
the easy pace set by pilgrims heading to Canterbury
slight
deliberate
His movements were gentle and deliberate.
moderate
gradual
Losing weight is a gradual process.
imperceptible
His hesitation was almost imperceptible.
3 (adjective) 
Definition
temperate or moderate
The wind had dropped to a gentle breeze.
Synonyms
moderate
low
Her voice was so low he had to strain to catch it.
light
a light breeze
easy
I guess we've been too easy with our dogs.
soft
When he woke again he could hear soft music.
She spoke in a soft whisper.
calm
The normally calm waters of Mururoa lagoon heaved and frothed.
slight
mild
A mild punishment might be 50 pressups on the spot.
soothing
clement
The area is usually known for its clement weather.
temperate
The valley keeps a temperate climate throughout the year.
balmy
a balmy summer's evening
Opposites
strong
,
powerful
,
violent
4 (adjective) 
Definition
soft
We first practised our skiing on gentle slopes.
Synonyms
gradual
easy
slight
Opposites
sudden
,
precipitous
5 (adjective) 
Definition
temperate or moderate
Cook for 15 minutes over a gentle heat.
Synonyms
moderate
He was an easy-going man of very moderate views.
mild
He is a mild man, reasonable almost to the point of blandness.
6 (adjective) 
(archaic) 
Synonyms
well-bred
She was too well-bred to make personal remarks.
cultured
He is a cultured man with a wide circle of friends.
civil
He couldn't even bring himself to be civil to Pauline.
polished
Nic is polished, charming and articulate.
gentlemanly
He was respected for his kind and gentlemanly ways.
elegant
Patricia looked as beautiful and elegant as always.
noble
Although he was of noble birth he lived as a poor man.
refined
His speech and manner are refined.
polite
Certain words are not acceptable in polite society.
upper-class
aristocratic
a wealthy, aristocratic family
courteous
He gave me a courteous but firm refusal.
genteel
two ladies with genteel manners and voices
ladylike
She crossed the room with quick, ladylike steps.
well-born
high-born
gentlemanlike
7 (adjective) 
Synonyms
tame
tame animals at a children's zoo or farm
broken
manageable
placid
She was a placid child who rarely cried.
docile
They were docile, obedient children.
tractable
He could easily manage his tractable younger brother.
biddable
Opposites
wild
,
fierce
,
savage
,
unmanageable

Additional synonyms

in the sense of amiable
Definition
having a pleasant nature
She had been surprised at how amiable and polite he had seemed.
Synonyms
pleasant,
kind,
kindly,
pleasing,
friendly,
attractive,
engaging,
charming,
obliging,
delightful,
cheerful,
benign,
winning,
agreeable,
good-humoured,
lovable,
sociable,
genial,
affable,
congenial,
winsome,
good-natured,
sweet-tempered,
likable or likeable
in the sense of aristocratic
Definition
of the aristocracy
a wealthy, aristocratic family
Synonyms
upper-class,
lordly,
titled,
gentle (archaic),
elite,
gentlemanly,
noble,
patrician,
blue-blooded,
well-born,
highborn (old-fashioned)
in the sense of balmy
Definition
(of weather) mild and pleasant
a balmy summer's evening
Synonyms
mild,
warm,
calm,
moderate,
pleasant,
clement,
tranquil,
temperate,
summery

Synonyms of 'gentle'

gentle

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Additional synonyms

in the sense of tractable
Definition
easy to control, manage, or deal with
He could easily manage his tractable younger brother.
Synonyms
manageable,
obedient,
compliant,
willing,
yielding,
tame,
amenable,
submissive,
docile,
controllable,
biddable,
persuadable,
governable
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