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gen·tle

Pronounced:

/ˈʤɛnt/Listen to audio

Function:

adjective

Inflected forms:

gen·tler /ˈʤɛntlɚ/Listen to audio gen·tlest /ˈʤɛntləst/Listen to audio

Meaning:

[also more gen*tle; most gen*tle] 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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