Gentle describes a person or action that is kind and soft. It means not strong or hard. People or things described as gentle do not hurt or scare others.
She has a gentle voice and smile.
Be gentle when you touch the baby.
Gentle means not strong, soft, or mild. It is often used to describe weather, movements, or actions that are light or calm.
The gentle breeze cooled the warm day.
Use gentle heat to cook the food slowly.
Gentle can mean belonging to the noble class or upper social groups. It shows someone has high social rank or good family background.
He comes from a gentle family long ago.
The gentle lady wore a beautiful dress.
Gentle is sometimes used to politely or kindly refer to a person, often in old-fashioned or poetic language. It shows care or respect.
Be gentle, my dear, and speak softly.
Good night, gentle child, sleep well.
Gentle as a verb means to make something soft, calm, or less strong. It is not common today but may be found in literature or special contexts.
He gentled the horse before the race.
She gentled her tone during the talk.
Gentle describes a slope or surface that rises or falls slowly and is not steep. It often refers to hills or paths.
We walked up a gentle hill near the lake.
The trail has a gentle incline to the top.
Gentle can be used as a noun in old or formal language to mean polite or noble people. It is rare in everyday modern English.
The gentle gathered in the town hall.
Only gentle came to the formal event.
