gentle

What is the Definition of gentle?

Verb:

  1. cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of
  2. give a title to someone; make someone a member of the nobility
  3. stroke soothingly

Adjective:

  1. soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
  2. having or showing a kindly or tender nature
  3. quiet and soothing
  4. belonging to or characteristic of the nobility or aristocracy
  5. easily handled or managed
  6. having little impact
  7. or light
  8. marked by moderate steepness

How can I use gentle in a sentence?

All they could hear apart from their footsteps was the gentle drip of water trickling down the walls.

A gentle touch on the shoulder reassured him everything would be okay. - Легкое прикосновение к плечу заверило его, что все будет в порядке.

He gave the box a gentle joggle to see if it would open. - Он слегка встряхнул коробку, чтобы посмотреть, откроется ли она.

A gentle breeze blew through the trees. - Мягкий ветерок дул через деревья.

Be gentle with the baby. - Будь нежен с ребёнком.


Other meanings of gentle (synonyms, cognates).


ENRU
gentle
  • мягкий
gentlefolk
  • дворянство
gentleman
  • джентльмен
gentlemanly
  • по-джентельменски
  • благопристойный
gentlemen
  • господа
gentleness
  • мягкость


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