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entle, geentlee, gemtle, genntle, gentl, gentlle, genttle, ggentle

Gentle — synonyms, definition

1. gentle (a) archaic

109 synonyms
affectionate agreeable amiable amicable aristocratic artistic balmy benevolent benign blue-blooded calm careful choice clement compassionate compliant concerned conscientious considerate courteous • • •

2. gentle (Verb) archaic

19 synonyms
appease assuage break conciliate ennoble entitle gruntle lenify make obedient melt mollify pacify placate relax relent soften subdue sweeten tame
3 definitions

gentle (Verb) — Cause to be more favourably inclined; gain the good will of. ex. "She managed to gentle the angry customer"

gentle (Verb) — Stroke soothingly.

gentle (Verb) — Give a title to someone; make someone a member of the nobility.

16 types of
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5 types
baronetise baronetize dub knight lord

3. gentle (Adjective) archaic

2 synonyms
aristocratical blue
7 definitions

gentle (Adjective) — Kind; not harsh, stern or severe. ex. "a vein of gentle irony" ex. "poked gentle fun at him" ex. "a gentle reprimand"

gentle (Adjective) — Having or showing a kindly or tender nature. ex. "the gentle touch of her hand" ex. "her gentle manner was comforting" ex. "a gentle sensitive nature" ex. "gentle blue eyes"

gentle (Adjective) — Quiet and soothing. ex. "a gentle voice" ex. "a gentle nocturne"

gentle (Adjective) — Easily handled or managed. ex. "a gentle old horse, docile and obedient"

gentle (Adjective) — Having little impact. ex. "gentle rain" ex. "a gentle breeze"

gentle (Adjective) — Marked by moderate steepness. ex. "a gentle slope"

gentle (Adjective) — Belonging to or characteristic of the nobility or aristocracy.