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Gentle Definition & Meaning

1. Mild and kind in nature or behavior.

Example: She had a gentle voice that soothed the crying baby.

2. Soft and delicate in touch or appearance.

Example: The gentle breeze rustled the leaves of the trees.

3. Not harsh or severe in action or effect.

Example: The medicine had a gentle effect on her upset stomach.

4. Polite and considerate in social interactions.

Example: He was a gentle host, always making sure his guests were comfortable.

5. Tamed or trained to be docile and obedient.

Example: The horse was gentle and easy to ride.

Examples of the word gentle used in sentences.

  • The old lady had a gentle touch when she cared for her cat.
  • The mother gently rocked her baby to sleep.
  • The gentle breeze was blowing through the park.
  • The dentist was very gentle when cleaning my teeth.
  • The teacher spoke in a gentle tone to calm down her students.
  • She gave a gentle smile to show that she understood.
  • He spoke in a gentle tone to calm his anxious friend.
  • The gentle breeze was blowing through the trees.
  • She used a gentle touch to apply the medicine to the wound.
  • The baby was asleep in his mother's gentle embrace.
  • The sun's gentle rays of warmth woke me up from my afternoon nap.
  • He took a gentle approach when trying to persuade his boss to give him a raise.
  • She spoke in a gentle tone as not to startle the frightened animal.
  • The dentist was very gentle as he worked on my teeth.
  • The gentle breeze made the leaves on the tree rustle peacefully.
  • The teacher's gentle encouragement helped me to build my confidence in public speaking.
  • The gentle hum of the engine put me to sleep during the long car ride.
  • The photographer instructed us to pose in a gentle manner to create a more natural and relaxed look.
  • The gentle breeze blowing in my face was refreshing after a long hike.
  • The doctor's gentle touch made me feel at ease during the examination.
  • He spoke in a gentle tone, trying to ease the tension in the room and diffuse the argument.
  • The gentle breeze that brushed my face brought relief from the scorching heat.
  • Her gentle approach to dealing with patients helped them relax and feel more comfortable.
  • The gentle tapping of rain on the roof was the perfect background music for my lazy afternoon.
  • She had a gentle way with animals, and they always seemed to gravitate towards her.
  • The therapist's voice was gentle and calming, helping her to relax during the session.
  • The painter used gentle brushstrokes to create a soft, ethereal effect in his artwork.
  • Despite his large size, the dog was surprisingly gentle with the small children, wagging his tail and licking their faces with affection.
  • The gentle breeze rustling through the trees was a soothing sound to her ears.
  • His touch was gentle as he held her hand, offering comfort and support.
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