gentle

adjective

  1. 1

    marked by moderate steepness

    an easy climb

    a gentle slope

  2. 2

    having little impact

    an easy pat on the shoulder

    gentle rain

  3. 3

    having or showing a kindly or tender nature

    the gentle touch of her hand

    her gentle manner was comforting

  4. 4

    quiet and soothing

    a gentle voice

    a gentle nocturne

  5. 5

    soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe

    a gentle reprimand

    a vein of gentle irony

  6. 6

    belonging to or characteristic of the nobility or aristocracy

    an aristocratic family

    aristocratic Bostonians

  7. 7

    easily handled or managed

    a gentle old horse, docile and obedient

verb

  1. 1

    stroke soothingly

  2. 2

    cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of

    She managed to mollify the angry customer

  3. 3

    give a title to someone; make someone a member of the nobility

Synonyms

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