Gentle

/ˈdʒɛntl̩/

Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM

Scrabble:7 ptsWWF:10 pts6 letters

Definition of Gentle

noun

  1. A person of high birth.
  2. A maggot used as bait by anglers.
  3. A trained falcon, or falcon-gentil.

adjective

  1. Tender and amiable; of a considerate or kindly disposition.

    "Stuart is a gentle man; he would never hurt you."

  2. Soft and mild rather than hard or severe.

    "I felt something touch my shoulder; it was gentle and a little slimy."

  3. Docile and easily managed.

    "We had a gentle swim in the lake."

  4. Gradual rather than steep or sudden.

    "The walks in this area have a gentle incline."

  5. Polite and respectful rather than rude.

    "He gave me a gentle reminder that we had to hurry up."

Anagrams of Gentle

Words You Can Make

29 words can be made from the letters in "gentle":

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Synonyms & Antonyms

SYNONYMS

friendlykindpoliterespectful

ANTONYMS

rude