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gentle
gentle - Dictionary definition and meaning for word
gentle
Definition
(verb) cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of
Synonyms
:
appease
,
assuage
,
conciliate
,
gruntle
,
lenify
,
mollify
,
pacify
,
placate
Example Sentence
She managed to mollify the angry customer
Definition
(verb) give a title to someone; make someone a member of the nobility
Synonyms
:
ennoble
,
entitle
Definition
(verb) stroke soothingly
Definition
(adj) soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
Synonyms
:
soft
Example Sentence
a gentle reprimand
a vein of gentle irony
poked gentle fun at him
Definition
(adj) having or showing a kindly or tender nature
Example Sentence
the gentle touch of her hand
her gentle manner was comforting
a gentle sensitive nature
gentle blue eyes
Definition
(adj) quiet and soothing
Example Sentence
a gentle voice
a gentle nocturne
Definition
(adj) belonging to or characteristic of the nobility or aristocracy
Synonyms
:
aristocratic
,
aristocratical
,
blue
,
blue-blooded
,
patrician
Example Sentence
an aristocratic family
aristocratic Bostonians
aristocratic government
a blue family
blue blood
the blue-blooded aristocracy
of gentle blood
patrician landholders of the American South
aristocratic bearing
aristocratic features
patrician tastes
Definition
(adj) easily handled or managed
Synonyms
:
docile
Example Sentence
a gentle old horse, docile and obedient
Definition
(adj) having little impact
Synonyms
:
easy
,
soft
Example Sentence
an easy pat on the shoulder
gentle rain
a gentle breeze
a soft (or light) tapping at the window
Definition
(adj) marked by moderate steepness
Synonyms
:
easy
Example Sentence
an easy climb
a gentle slope
Word used in video below:
text: enjoy the gentle comedy
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