Gentle

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

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Definition of Gentle

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."

Verb

  1. To become gentle.
  2. To ennoble.
  3. To break; to tame; to domesticate.
  4. To soothe; to calm; to make gentle.

Noun

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

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