gentle
adjective
- 1
marked by moderate steepness
an easy climb
a gentle slope
- 2
having little impact
an easy pat on the shoulder
gentle rain
- 3
having or showing a kindly or tender nature
the gentle touch of her hand
her gentle manner was comforting
- 4
quiet and soothing
a gentle voice
a gentle nocturne
- 5
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
a gentle reprimand
a vein of gentle irony
- 6
belonging to or characteristic of the nobility or aristocracy
an aristocratic family
aristocratic Bostonians
- 7
easily handled or managed
a gentle old horse, docile and obedient
verb
- 1
stroke soothingly
- 2
cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of
She managed to mollify the angry customer
- 3
give a title to someone; make someone a member of the nobility
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