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gen·tle Listen to audio/ˈʤɛnt/ adjective
gen·tler Listen to audio/ˈʤɛntlɚ/; gen·tlest Listen to audio/ˈʤɛntləst/
[also more gentle; most gentle] 1 : having or showing a kind and quiet nature : not harsh or violent
a very gentle man/dog a dog that is gentle with children Your mother has a gentle manner/voice/smile. gentle eyes a gentle sense of humor a gentle giant [=a large but gentle person or animal]
2 a : not hard or forceful
a gentle rain/breeze/wind gentle movements a gentle push Apply gentle [=soft] pressure to the area. I heard a gentle knock at the door.
b : not strong or harsh in effect or quality
a gentle soap = a soap that is gentle on the skin It's a delicate problem that requires gentle handling/treatment. The job requires a gentle touch. The cold snap was a gentle reminder that winter was coming. gentle flavors
3 : not steep or sharp
a gentle slope/hill a gentle curve
— gen·tle·ness Listen to audio /ˈʤɛntnəs/ noun [noncount]
the gentleness of his manner the gentleness of the breeze
— gent·ly Listen to audio /ˈʤɛntli/ adverb
She spoke to him gently. The vase is very fragile, so handle it gently.

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