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Meaning ofgentlein English

gentle

us//ˈdʒentəl//uk//ˈdʒentəl//

Comparative Adjectivegentler
Superlative Adjectivegentlest
Past Tensegentled
Participle Verbgentling
Third Person Singulargentles

Definitions

Adjective
1. tender and considerate; kindly disposition
2. soft and mild; not harsh
  The gentle breeze blew through the trees.
3. docile and easily managed
  The horse was gentle and easy to ride.
4. gradual and non-abrupt
  The gentle slope of the hill made it easy to climb.
5. showing respect and kindness; being polite
  The nurse was gentle with the patient, explaining everything carefully.
Verb
1. to calm or soothe (someone or something)
  The mother tried to gentle her crying baby with a lullaby.

Compounds / Phrases

gentlepeople gentle craft gentlewoman gentlewomen gentlefolk gentlefolks gentleperson gentlepersons