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1. gentle

adjective. ['ˈdʒɛntəl, ˈdʒɛnəl'] soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe.

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  • gentle (English)
  • gentil (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • gentil (Old French (842-ca. 1400))

2. gentle

adjective. ['ˈdʒɛntəl, ˈdʒɛnəl'] having or showing a kindly or tender nature.

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  • gentle (English)
  • gentil (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • gentil (Old French (842-ca. 1400))

3. gentle

adjective. ['ˈdʒɛntəl, ˈdʒɛnəl'] quiet and soothing.

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  • gentle (English)
  • gentil (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • gentil (Old French (842-ca. 1400))

4. gentle

verb. ['ˈdʒɛntəl, ˈdʒɛnəl'] cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of.

Etymology

  • gentle (English)
  • gentil (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • gentil (Old French (842-ca. 1400))

5. gentle

adjective. ['ˈdʒɛntəl, ˈdʒɛnəl'] belonging to or characteristic of the nobility or aristocracy.

Etymology

  • gentle (English)
  • gentil (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • gentil (Old French (842-ca. 1400))

6. gentle

adjective. ['ˈdʒɛntəl, ˈdʒɛnəl'] marked by moderate steepness.

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  • gentle (English)
  • gentil (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • gentil (Old French (842-ca. 1400))

7. gentle

adjective. ['ˈdʒɛntəl, ˈdʒɛnəl'] easily handled or managed.

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  • gentle (English)
  • gentil (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • gentil (Old French (842-ca. 1400))

8. gentle

adjective. ['ˈdʒɛntəl, ˈdʒɛnəl'] having little impact.

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  • gentle (English)
  • gentil (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • gentil (Old French (842-ca. 1400))

9. gentle

verb. ['ˈdʒɛntəl, ˈdʒɛnəl'] stroke soothingly.

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  • gentle (English)
  • gentil (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • gentil (Old French (842-ca. 1400))

10. gentle

verb. ['ˈdʒɛntəl, ˈdʒɛnəl'] give a title to someone; make someone a member of the nobility.

Etymology

  • gentle (English)
  • gentil (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • gentil (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
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