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Having a considerate or kindly disposition
“He was a gentle man who would not hurt a fly.”
Delicate or soothing in effect or degree
“She heard his gentle and comforting voice call out to her.”
Mild or moderate in effect or degree
“A little while later, there was a gentle knock on the door.”
(of a slope) Gradual, not steep
“He had no trouble riding his bike up the gentle slope.”
Low in volume
“She was a shy person who spoke with a gentle tone.”
(of an animal) Tame or domesticated
“Her pet dog was gentle and loved playing with children.”
(archaic, of a person) Having the characteristics attributed to noble birth
“My guests were gentle folk with a refined etiquette.”
Not easily upset or excited
Able to deal with people in a sensitive manner
Acting or done at leisure or in a casual manner
Of or pertaining to a maiden
Having or showing emotional sensitivity
Humble in position or status
Easily anxious or frightened
Very fine in texture or structure, especially of intricate workmanship or quality
Very small in amount, level or degree
Giving comfort, or calming in nature
Slow to reveal emotion or opinions
Having an even surface with no roughness, bumps, or holes
Lacking conviction or force
To make or become gentle
“She was a loud and rambunctious woman but she would always gentle her tone around children.”
To touch with the intention of having a calming effect
“The first thing a trainer must learn is how to gentle a horse.”
To assuage the agitation or anger of (someone)
“He bought his irate wife a Louis Vuitton handbag to gentle her after he had forgotten their anniversary.”
(archaic) To make someone a member of the nobility
“King Richard II would gentle his loyal knights, rewarding their bravery and unwavering service with titles and land.”
To make less powerful or intense, thereby easier to control
To tame (an animal) and keep it as a pet or on a farm
(archaic) A person of high birth
“A commoner merits the same kindness and respect as one would accord to a gentle.”
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