gentle

Letters that make gentle

e, g, l, n, t are letters that make 'gentle'

Words within gentle

gen, NT, en, Gent, gent, LE, Ge, Tl are words within 'gentle'

Words created by adding a letter to the beginning or end of gentle

gentled, gentler, gentles are words created by adding a letter to 'gentle'


10 possible definitions for 'gentle'

Gentle as "having little impact"

Under this definition, gentle is an adjective and has the following properties:

Synonyms

easy, soft have the same meaning as 'gentle'

Derivatives of gentle

softness, mildness, gentleness are derivatives of 'gentle'.

Similar to gentle

light is similar to gentle.

Example of gentle used within this context

"an easy pat on the shoulder", "gentle rain", "a gentle breeze", "a soft (or light) tapping at the window"


Gentle as "soft and mild, not harsh or stern or severe"

Under this definition, gentle is an adjective and has the following properties:

Synonyms

soft has the same meaning as gentle

Derivatives of gentle

softness, mildness, gentleness are derivatives of 'gentle'.

Similar to gentle

mild is similar to gentle.

Example of gentle used within this context

"a gentle reprimand", "a vein of gentle irony", "poked gentle fun at him"


Gentle as "easily handled or managed"

Under this definition, gentle is an adjective and has the following properties:

Synonyms

docile has the same meaning as gentle

Derivatives of gentle

docility is a derivative of gentle.

Similar to gentle

tame, tamed are similar to 'gentle'.

Example of gentle used within this context

"a gentle old horse, docile and obedient"


Gentle as "stroke soothingly"

Under this definition, gentle is a verb and has the following properties:

gentle as a type

'gentle' can be a type of pet.


Gentle as "cause to be more favorably inclined, gain the good will of"

Under this definition, gentle is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

pacify, lenify, placate, gruntle, assuage, conciliate, appease, mollify have the same meaning as 'gentle'

gentle as a type

'gentle' can be a type of tranquillise, calm down, lull, tranquilize, tranquillize, quieten, quiet, calm, still.

Derivatives of gentle

comforter, pacifier, teething ring, propitiation, pacification, conciliator, make-peace, peacemaker, reconciler, peace, peacefulness, ataraxis, repose, serenity, heartsease, baby's dummy, peace of mind, mollification, conciliation, conciliatory, conciliative, appeasing(a), placating, placative, placatory, conciliable, appeasable, placation are derivatives of 'gentle'.


Gentle as "give a title to someone, make someone a member of the nobility"

Under this definition, gentle is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

entitle, ennoble have the same meaning as 'gentle'

gentle as a type

'gentle' can be a type of promote, kick upstairs, elevate, raise, advance, upgrade.

Types of gentle

baronetize, baronetise, lord, knight, dub are types of 'gentle'.

Derivatives of gentle

ennoblement is a derivative of gentle.


Gentle as "quiet and soothing"

Under this definition, gentle is an adjective and has the following properties:

Derivatives of gentle

softness, mildness, gentleness are derivatives of 'gentle'.

Similar to gentle

soft is similar to gentle.

Example of gentle used within this context

"a gentle voice", "a gentle nocturne"


Gentle as "belonging to or characteristic of the nobility or aristocracy"

Under this definition, gentle is an adjective and has the following properties:

Synonyms

aristocratic, blue, aristocratical, blue-blooded, patrician have the same meaning as 'gentle'

Derivatives of gentle

genteelness, gentility, gentry, aristocracy, breeding, nobility, aristocrat, blue blood, patrician are derivatives of 'gentle'.

Similar to gentle

noble is similar to gentle.

Example of gentle used within this context

"an aristocratic family", "aristocratic Bostonians", "aristocratic government", "a blue family", "blue blood", "the blue-blooded aristocracy", "of gentle blood", "patrician landholders of the American South", "aristocratic bearing", "aristocratic features", "patrician tastes"


Gentle as "having or showing a kindly or tender nature"

Under this definition, gentle is an adjective and has the following properties:

Derivatives of gentle

softness, mildness, gentleness are derivatives of 'gentle'.

Similar to gentle

kind is similar to gentle.

Example of gentle used within this context

"the gentle touch of her hand", "her gentle manner was comforting", "a gentle sensitive nature", "gentle blue eyes"


Gentle as "marked by moderate steepness"

Under this definition, gentle is an adjective and has the following properties:

Synonyms

easy has the same meaning as gentle

Derivatives of gentle

simplicity, simpleness, easiness, gentleness, gradualness, ease are derivatives of 'gentle'.

Similar to gentle

gradual is similar to gentle.

Example of gentle used within this context

"an easy climb", "a gentle slope"



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