The meaning of GENTLE is free from harshness, sternness, or violence. How to use gentle in a sentence.

GENTLE definition: 1. calm, kind, or soft: 2. not violent, severe, or strong: 3. not steep or sudden: . Learn more.

Gentle, meek, mild refer to an absence of bad temper or belligerence. Gentle has reference especially to disposition and behavior, and often suggests a deliberate or voluntary kindness …

gentle - 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"

Definition of gentle adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. calm and kind; doing things in a quiet and careful way. Terry was a gentle soul. He looks scary but he's really a …

Gentle actions or movements are performed in a calm and controlled manner, with little force.

There are 32 meanings listed in OED's entry for the word gentle, eight of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

To soothe; to calm. Stuart is a gentle man, he would never hurt you. I felt something touch my shoulder, it was gentle and a little slimy. We had a gentle swim in the lake. The walks in this …

Use the adjective gentle to describe something that is soothing or kind, like a person with a tender nature or the soft sound of light rain.

Synonyms for GENTLE: soothing, mellow, soft, mild, delicate, light, quiet, benign; Antonyms of GENTLE: powerful, harsh, stern, hard, coarse, caustic, abrasive, intense