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gentle
adjective(gen-tle)
marked by moderate steepness
Synonyms: easy,
Examples:
A gentle slope.
gentle
adjective(gen-tle)
having little impact
Synonyms: easy, soft,
Examples:
Gentle rain.
A gentle breeze.
gentle
adjective(gen-tle)
belonging to or characteristic of the nobility or aristocracy
Synonyms: aristocratic, aristocratical, blue, blue-blooded, patrician,
Examples:
Of gentle blood.
gentle
verb(gen-tle)
give a title to someone; make someone a member of the nobility
Synonyms: ennoble, entitle,
gentle
verb(gen-tle)
cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of
Synonyms: appease, assuage, conciliate, gruntle, lenify, mollify, pacify, placate,
gentle
adjective(gen-tle)
easily handled or managed
Synonyms: docile,
Examples:
A gentle old horse, docile and obedient.
gentle
adjective(gen-tle)
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
Synonyms: soft,
Examples:
A gentle reprimand.
A vein of gentle irony.
Poked gentle fun at him.
gentle
adjective(gen-tle)
having or showing a kindly or tender nature
Examples:
The gentle touch of her hand.
Her gentle manner was comforting.
A gentle sensitive nature.
Gentle blue eyes.
gentle
adjective(gen-tle)
quiet and soothing
Examples:
A gentle voice.
A gentle nocturne.
gentle
verb(gen-tle)
stroke soothingly

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