gentle

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈdʒɛntl̩/
• (US) enPR: jĕn′tl, IPA ^(key): /ˈd͡ʒɛntl̩/ or [ˈd͡ʒɛ̃ɾ̃l̩]

• Audio (US)

  (file)

• Hyphenation: gen‧tle

Adjective

Positive gentle

Comparative gentler

Superlative gentlest

A gentle slope

1. A gentle person is kind and careful not to cause damage, pain, or surprise.

   He used to fight all the time, but I have become much kinder and gentler.

   That bear is a monster, not at all a gentle giant.

2. If a movement or moving thing is gentle, it moves slowly and softly.

   There is a gentle breeze and one red leaf falls.

   She touched my hand with a soft gentle touch.

3. A gentle slope or curve changes slowly from flat or straight.

   The slope was gentle enough that even my grandmother climbed it easily.

4. A gentle voice is quiet and often friendly.
5. A gentle smile is small and friendly.
6. A gentle heat is not very hot.