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Meaning of gentle
Having or showing a mild and kind nature
Etymology of gentle
The word "gentle" comes from Old French "gentil", meaning "high-born" or "noble", which is derived from Latin "gentilis", meaning "of the same clan" or "noble"
Initially, the word "gentle" referred to someone of high social class or nobility, but over time its meaning expanded to include the qualities associated with nobility, such as kindness, courtesy, and refinement
Synonyms
mild
soft
kind
tender
compassionate
sympathetic
considerate
thoughtful
courteous
polite
refined
elegant
gracious
benevolent
generous
humane
lenient
merciful
clement
tranquil
serene
peaceful
calm
soothing
comforting
reassuring
gentle
affable
amiable
genial
warm
friendly
approachable
accessible
mild-mannered
even-tempered
composed
collected
subdued
restrained
delicate
dainty
subtle
faint
slight
moderate
temperate
restrained
controlled
measured
discreet
tactful
diplomatic
suave
urbane
civilized
cultured
sophisticated
mannered
courtly
chivalrous
Definitions
- Showing a mild and kind nature, not harsh or violent
- * Moving or acting in a smooth and careful way, without sudden or rough movements
- * (of a slope or incline) not steep
Usage Examples
- The nurse was very gentle when taking care of the patient
- * The teacher spoke in a gentle voice to calm the excited children
- * The gentle breeze on the summer day was very soothing
Antonyms
harsh
rough
violent
fierce
intense
extreme
severe
brutal
savage
ferocious
cruel
heartless
ruthless
merciless
pitiless
callous
unfeeling
insensitive
coarse
crude
rough
blunt
abrupt
curt
brusque
gruff
surly
irritable
testy
fractious
quarrelsome
belligerent
pugnacious
aggressive
confrontational
hostile
antagonistic