Gentle meaning

What does “gentle” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“gentle” is a verb and adjective with 10 meanings. Its most common meaning is: cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of.

gentle

cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of
“She managed to mollify the angry customer”
Synonymspacify lenify conciliate assuage appease mollify placate gruntle
give a title to someone; make someone a member of the nobility
Synonymsennoble entitle
stroke soothingly

soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
“a gentle reprimand”
“a vein of gentle irony”
Synonymssoft
having or showing a kindly or tender nature
“the gentle touch of her hand”
“her gentle manner was comforting”
quiet and soothing
“a gentle voice”
“a gentle nocturne”
belonging to or characteristic of the nobility or aristocracy
“an aristocratic family”
“aristocratic Bostonians”
Synonymsaristocratic aristocratical blue blue-blooded patrician
easily handled or managed
“a gentle old horse, docile and obedient”
Synonymsdocile
having little impact
“an easy pat on the shoulder”
“gentle rain”
Synonymseasy soft
marked by moderate steepness
“an easy climb”
“a gentle slope”
Synonymseasy

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University