Definitions
How to pronounce gentle:
Gentle - as an adjective satellite
Soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
Example: "A gentle reprimand"
Having or showing a kindly or tender nature
Example: "The gentle touch of her hand"
Quiet and soothing
Example: "A gentle voice"
Belonging to or characteristic of the nobility or aristocracy
Example: "An aristocratic family"
Easily handled or managed
Example: "A gentle old horse, docile and obedient"
Gentle - as a verb
Cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of
Example: "She managed to mollify the angry customer"
Give a title to someone; make someone a member of the nobility
Stroke soothingly
Gentle - as a noun
A person of high birth.
A maggot used as bait by anglers.
A trained falcon, or falcon-gentil.
Gentle - as an adjective
Tender and amiable; of a considerate or kindly disposition.
Example: "Stuart is a gentle man; he would never hurt you."
Soft and mild rather than hard or severe.
Example: "I felt something touch my shoulder; it was gentle and a little slimy."
Docile and easily managed.
Example: "We had a gentle swim in the lake."
Gradual rather than steep or sudden.
Example: "The walks in this area have a gentle incline."
Polite and respectful rather than rude.
Example: "He gave me a gentle reminder that we had to hurry up."
Well-born; of a good family or respectable birth, though not noble.
Example Sentences
Word Game Points
GENTLE has a SCRABBLE points total of 7.
GENTLE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.
GENTLE has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.
