gentle
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Britannica Dictionary definition of GENTLE
[also more gentle; most gentle]
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having or showing a kind and quiet nature
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not harsh or violent
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a very gentle man/dog
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a dog that is gentle with children
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Your mother has a gentle manner/voice/smile.
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gentle eyes
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a gentle sense of humor
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a gentle giant [=a large but gentle person or animal]
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not hard or forceful
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a gentle rain/breeze/wind
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gentle movements
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a gentle push
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Apply gentle [=soft] pressure to the area.
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I heard a gentle knock at the door.
b
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not strong or harsh in effect or quality
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a gentle soap = a soap that is gentle on the skin
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It's a delicate problem that requires gentle handling/treatment.
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The job requires a gentle touch.
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The cold snap was a gentle reminder that winter was coming.
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gentle flavors
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not steep or sharp
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a gentle slope/hill
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a gentle curve
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the gentleness of his manner
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the gentleness of the breeze
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She spoke to him gently.
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The vase is very fragile, so handle it gently.
