GENTLE Synonyms
There are 40 synonyms of the word
gentle.
(exact relations)
There are 42 hypernyms of the word gentle. (close relations)
There are 42 hypernyms of the word gentle. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for GENTLE
| Rank | Word | Save? | More Syns.. | Usage | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | soft | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 2 | docile | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 3 | kind | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 4 | polite | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 5 | affable | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 6 | amiable | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 7 | benevolent | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 8 | calm | noun, adjectiven, adj | ||||
| 9 | compassionate | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 10 | considerate | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 11 | delicate | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 12 | genial | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 13 | gracious | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 14 | lenient | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 15 | mild | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 16 | mild-mannered | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 17 | patient | noun, adjectiven, adj | ||||
| 18 | peaceful | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 19 | soothing | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 20 | tender | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | ||||
Best Hypernyms For GENTLE
Here is a list of related hypernyms for
gentle, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (40)
calm
advance
affable
amiable
benevolent
compassionate
considerate
elevate
forgiving
friendly
genial
gracious
indulgent
kind
lenient
lull
mellow
merciful
mild
patient
peaceable
pet
placid
promote
quiet
quieten
raise
serene
soft
still
sympathetic
tender
tolerant
tranquil
tranquilize
tranquillise
tranquillize
understanding
untroubled
upgrade
Phrases (2)
calm downkick upstairs
