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Definition gentle in British English

gentle adjective

adjective
/ˈdʒent(ə)l/
1

a gentle person is kind and calm

Example

Joe is such a gentle, loving boy.

Synonyms and related words
gentle nice sensitive
1.1

used about people's behaviour

Example

Mother's manner was always gentle.

Example

a gentle smile

Synonyms and related words
gentle nice sensitive
2

gentle movement does not use or need a lot of force or effort

Example

a gentle riverside stroll

Example

She gave a gentle pull on the dog's leash.

Synonyms and related words
graceful smooth fluid
3

gentle wind or rain is not strong or unpleasant

Example

a soft June morning with a gentle breeze

4

a gentle slope or shape is gradual, with no sudden changes

Example

The road began to climb gentle sandy hills.

Example

the gentle curve of the bay

Synonyms and related words
alpine craggy gentle
5

gentle heat is low, so that something cooks slowly

Example

Cook for several hours over a gentle heat.

Synonyms and related words
al dente au naturel battered
Definition gentle in British English