gen·tle 
/ˈʤɛntl̟/ adjective
gen·tler /ˈʤɛntl̟/ adjective /ˈʤɛntlɚ/; gen·tlest /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
▪ 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]
▪ 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
▪ a gentle slope/hill ▪ a gentle curve
— gen·tle·ness /ˈʤɛntl̟nəs/ noun [noncount]
▪ the gentleness of his manner ▪ the gentleness of the breeze
/ˈʤɛntl̟nəs/ noun [noncount] ▪ the gentleness of his manner ▪ the gentleness of the breeze
— gent·ly /ˈʤɛntli/ adverb
▪ She spoke to him gently. ▪ The vase is very fragile, so handle it gently.
/ˈʤɛntli/ adverb ▪ She spoke to him gently. ▪ The vase is very fragile, so handle it gently.
