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gentle
1 ENTRIES FOUND:
Learner's definition of GENTLE
[also more gentle; most gentle]
1
: having or showing a kind and quiet nature : not harsh or violent温和的；温柔的；和蔼的
- a very gentle man/dog性情非常温和的人/狗
- a dog that is gentle with children对小孩友善的狗
- Your mother has a gentle manner/voice/smile.你的母亲举止文静/嗓音温柔/笑容和蔼。
- gentle eyes柔和的眼神
- a gentle sense of humor善意的幽默感
- a gentle giant [=a large but gentle person or animal]性格温和的巨人/庞然大物
2
a : not hard or forceful温和的；徐缓的
- a gentle rain/breeze/wind细雨/和风
- gentle movements缓缓的移动
- a gentle push轻推
- Apply gentle [=soft] pressure to the area.向这个地方轻轻按压。
- I heard a gentle knock at the door.我听见轻轻的敲门声。
b : not strong or harsh in effect or quality平和的；不严苛的
- a gentle soap = a soap that is gentle on the skin不伤皮肤的肥皂
- It's a delicate problem that requires gentle handling/treatment.这是个微妙的问题，需要小心处理。
- The job requires a gentle touch.这项工作需要稍加润色。
- The cold snap was a gentle reminder that winter was coming.这股寒流暗示着我们冬天要来了。
- gentle flavors芳香
3
: not steep or sharp平缓的
- a gentle slope/hill平缓的斜坡/小山
- a gentle curve平缓的弯道
gentler ˈjent-lər 
-tᵊl-ər
; gentlest ˈjent-ləst -tᵊl-əst
4
a
: belonging to a family of high social station
b
: honorable, distinguished
specifically : of or relating to a gentleman
e
archaic : chivalrous
: a person of gentle (see gentle entry 1 sense 4a) birth or status
gentled; gentling ˈjent-liŋ
ˈjen-tᵊl-iŋ
Synonyms
Example Sentences
Adjective a dog that is gentle with children Your mother has a gentle manner. a gentle sense of humor I heard a gentle knock at the door. It's a delicate problem that requires gentle handling. The job requires a gentle touch. The cold snap was a gentle reminder that winter was coming. Noun the archbishop treated both the gentles and the commoners with respect and kindness Verb employees soon learned that their hot-tempered boss needed to be gentled several times a day soothingly gentled his cat's head as she was being treated by the vet See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Lauren Phillips, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Sep. 2022 Both are excellent, especially the burgers that benefit from Coleman’s gentle sprinkling of thyme, oregano and other herbs and spices. Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 9 Sep. 2022 Her Majesty returned to riding in June, going for gentle strolls on her Fell pony. Kelli Bender, Peoplemag, 9 Sep. 2022 Join in a gentle 1.5-mile historic walking tour of Providence, starting from the Pedestrian Bridge across from Plant City on Sept. 10 at 10 a.m. Lauren Daley, BostonGlobe.com, 8 Sep. 2022 The family room also offers memory building stations — areas with signage that serve as gentle reminders for families to spend time with their baby and capture moments through photos. Megan Becka, cleveland, 7 Sep. 2022 Wendy Maples anchors the play with a warm and gentle performance as hairstylist Truvy, whose 1980s-era back-bedroom salon has been nicely designed and well-appointed by Tony Cucuzzella. Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Sep. 2022 The Newfoundland is truly a gentle giant of a dog, though this big, strong breed was originally bred by Canadian fisherman to pull nets and haul wood. Corinne Sullivan, Woman's Day, 6 Sep. 2022 The milk also takes on a gentle purple hue—and a heady tang of the beach. Chris Baraniuk, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 Sep. 2022 Providence Cicero, The Seattle Times, 10 Aug. 2017 The dog, described as gassy but gentle, spent much of its time on stage plopped on its side. Joy Johnston, ajc, 24 June 2017 Tatjana Freund, ELLE, 28 July 2022 Rand greets them with trepidation, pulling his sword out for fear Moiraine will gentle his friend. Randall Colburn, EW.com, 10 Dec. 2021 The color fades to gentle black as night makes its entrance. Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2021 From ethereal blues to gentle yellows to feminine pink hues, the spring/summer 2021 runways are leaning into the power of color theory. Sara Holzman, Marie Claire, 13 Apr. 2021 In this six-week program, veterans have the opportunity to gentle wild mustangs. Sheila Vilvens, Cincinnati.com, 22 Feb. 2018 Fawcett said the mustangs can be gentled into outstanding pleasure riding horses. Lynne Terry, OregonLive.com, 7 Jan. 2018 See More
Adjective
The bottles, cutting boards, and dishes in this collection all feature gentle curves, no sharp edges to be found. Lauren Phillips, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Sep. 2022 Both are excellent, especially the burgers that benefit from Coleman’s gentle sprinkling of thyme, oregano and other herbs and spices. Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 9 Sep. 2022 Her Majesty returned to riding in June, going for gentle strolls on her Fell pony. Kelli Bender, Peoplemag, 9 Sep. 2022 Join in a gentle 1.5-mile historic walking tour of Providence, starting from the Pedestrian Bridge across from Plant City on Sept. 10 at 10 a.m. Lauren Daley, BostonGlobe.com, 8 Sep. 2022 The family room also offers memory building stations — areas with signage that serve as gentle reminders for families to spend time with their baby and capture moments through photos. Megan Becka, cleveland, 7 Sep. 2022 Wendy Maples anchors the play with a warm and gentle performance as hairstylist Truvy, whose 1980s-era back-bedroom salon has been nicely designed and well-appointed by Tony Cucuzzella. Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Sep. 2022 The Newfoundland is truly a gentle giant of a dog, though this big, strong breed was originally bred by Canadian fisherman to pull nets and haul wood. Corinne Sullivan, Woman's Day, 6 Sep. 2022 The milk also takes on a gentle purple hue—and a heady tang of the beach. Chris Baraniuk, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 Sep. 2022 Noun
Coconut milk gentles the green-chile heat in the thick, creamy sauce. Providence Cicero, The Seattle Times, 10 Aug. 2017 The dog, described as gassy but gentle, spent much of its time on stage plopped on its side. Joy Johnston, ajc, 24 June 2017 Verb
While a traditional blow dryer pushes air out and causes frizz, a diffuser will just gentle dry hair without any friction. Tatjana Freund, ELLE, 28 July 2022 Rand greets them with trepidation, pulling his sword out for fear Moiraine will gentle his friend. Randall Colburn, EW.com, 10 Dec. 2021 The color fades to gentle black as night makes its entrance. Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2021 From ethereal blues to gentle yellows to feminine pink hues, the spring/summer 2021 runways are leaning into the power of color theory. Sara Holzman, Marie Claire, 13 Apr. 2021 In this six-week program, veterans have the opportunity to gentle wild mustangs. Sheila Vilvens, Cincinnati.com, 22 Feb. 2018 Fawcett said the mustangs can be gentled into outstanding pleasure riding horses. Lynne Terry, OregonLive.com, 7 Jan. 2018 See More Word History
Etymology
Adjective
Middle English gentyl "of aristocratic birth, exhibiting ideal characteristics of the wellborn, of excellent quality, gracious, courteous, kind," borrowed from Anglo-French gentil, borrowed from Medieval Latin gentīlis "of oneʼs own house, of good family or breeding, native, of a non-Jewish nation or faith, not Christian, pagan," going back to Latin "of a Roman gens, of oneʼs own family or tribe, native," from gent-, gens "race, people, gens" + -īlis, suffix of affiliation
Noun
Middle English gentil (usually plural), borrowed from Anglo-French, derivative of gentil "of aristocratic birth, gentle entry 1"
Verb
Middle English gentylen, derivative of gentyl gentle entry 1
First Known Use
Adjective
13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 4a
Noun
15th century, in the meaning defined above
Verb
1532, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 2
Time Traveler
The first known use of gentle was in the 13th century Phrases Containing gentle
adjective
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