gentility
gentility

gentle


Definition: Meaning of, gentle in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈdʒɛnt(ə)l /

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Positive Comparative Superlative
gentle gentler gentlest
  1. kind and careful in the way you behave or do things, so that you do not hurt or damage anyone or anything
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  2. not extreme, strong, or violent
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  3. a gentle wind or rain is soft and light
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  4. a gentle hill or slope is not steep or sharp
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gentle used in phrases

  • falcon-gentle (noun)
    1. female falcon especially a female peregrine falcon
  • gentle breeze (noun)
    1. wind moving 8-12 knots; 3 on the Beaufort scale
  • gentle wind (noun)
    1. usually refreshing a slight wind
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