gentle

A2
Pronunciation
/ˈdʒɛntl̩/
/ˈdʒɛntl̩/
Noun
3 definition(s)
1 Definition

A person of high birth.

2 Definition

A maggot used as bait by anglers.

3 Definition

A trained falcon, or falcon-gentil.

Verb
4 definition(s)
1 Definition

To become gentle

2 Definition

To ennoble

3 Definition

(animal husbandry) to break; to tame; to domesticate

4 Definition

To soothe; to calm; to make gentle.

Adjective
6 definition(s)
1 Definition

Tender and amiable; of a considerate or kindly disposition.

Example Sentences
  • Stuart is a gentle man; he would never hurt you.
2 Definition

Soft and mild rather than hard or severe.

Example Sentences
  • I felt something touch my shoulder; it was gentle and a little slimy.
3 Definition

Docile and easily managed.

Example Sentences
  • We had a gentle swim in the lake.
4 Definition

Gradual rather than steep or sudden.

Example Sentences
  • The walks in this area have a gentle incline.
5 Definition

Polite and respectful rather than rude.

Example Sentences
  • He gave me a gentle reminder that we had to hurry up.
6 Definition

Well-born; of a good family or respectable birth, though not noble.