"gentle" meaning in English

See gentle in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

IPA: /ˈdʒɛntl̩/ [UK], /ˈd͡ʒɛntl̩/ [US] Audio: en-us-gentle.ogg [US] Forms: gentle [positive], gentler [comparative], gentlest [superlative]
enPR: jĕn′tl [US] Head templates: {{adj|gentle|gentler|gentlest}} [POS TABLE]
  1. A gentle person is kind and careful not to cause damage, pain, or surprise.
    Sense id: simple-gentle-en-adj-USk6mta9
  2. If a movement or moving thing is gentle, it moves slowly and softly.
    Sense id: simple-gentle-en-adj-a7u~sNlp
  3. A gentle slope or curve changes slowly from flat or straight.
    Sense id: simple-gentle-en-adj-LxoW0DTA
  4. A gentle voice is quiet and often friendly.
    Sense id: simple-gentle-en-adj-mhEMdl~u
  5. A gentle smile is small and friendly.
    Sense id: simple-gentle-en-adj-dS9VIcGb
  6. A gentle heat is not very hot.
    Sense id: simple-gentle-en-adj-vJax1Oax
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    },
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      ]
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      ]
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