Gentle Meaning

There are 10 meaning(s) for word Gentle

Meaning 1 : marked by moderate steepness

    Example : a gentle slope

    Synonyms : easy
Meaning 2 : having little impact

    Example : gentle rain,a gentle breeze

    Synonyms : easy,  soft
Meaning 3 : belonging to or characteristic of the nobility or aristocracy

    Example : of gentle blood

    Synonyms : aristocratic,  aristocratical,  blue,  blue-blooded,  patrician
Meaning 4 : give a title to someone; make someone a member of the nobility

    Synonyms : ennoble,  entitle
Meaning 5 : cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of

    Synonyms : appease,  assuage,  conciliate,  gruntle,  lenify,  mollify,  pacify,  placate
Meaning 6 : easily handled or managed

    Example : a gentle old horse, docile and obedient

    Synonyms : docile
Meaning 7 : soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe

    Example : a gentle reprimand,a vein of gentle irony,poked gentle fun at him

    Synonyms : soft
Meaning 8 : having or showing a kindly or tender nature

    Example : the gentle touch of her hand,her gentle manner was comforting,a gentle sensitive nature,gentle blue eyes

Meaning 9 : quiet and soothing

    Example : a gentle voice,a gentle nocturne

Meaning 10 : stroke soothingly


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