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1.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
a gentle reprimand
a vein of gentle irony
poked gentle fun at him
2.
having or showing a kindly or tender nature
the gentle touch of her hand
her gentle manner was comforting
a gentle sensitive nature
gentle blue eyes
3.
quiet and soothing
a gentle voice
a gentle nocturne
4.
belonging to or characteristic of the nobility or aristocracy
of gentle blood
5.
easily handled or managed
a gentle old horse, docile and obedient
6.
having little impact
gentle rain
a gentle breeze
7.
marked by moderate steepness
a gentle slope
'gentle' - used as a verb
8.
cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of
9.
give a title to someone; make someone a member of the nobility
10.
stroke soothingly
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1. Gentle / Past
gentled
2. Gentle / Third Person
gentles
3. Gentle / Present Participle
gentling
4. Gentle / Comparitive
gentler
5. Gentle / Superlative
gentlest
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