gentled Antonyms

Meaning of gentled

gentled

free from harshness, sternness, or violence, soft, delicate, to make calmer, soft entry 1 sense 1, soothing, not harsh, a person of gentle (see gentle entry 1 sense 4a) birth or status, suited to a person of high social station, kind, amiable, chivalrous, to become gentle, moderate, not stern or rough, tractable, docile, to make (an animal) tame and docile, to raise from the commonalty, of or relating to a gentleman, honorable, distinguished, easily handled, belonging or suitable to a family of high social rank, belonging to a family of high social station, to make gentle or mild, to make gentler, mollify, placate, moderate entry 1 sense 2a, to stroke soothingly

gentled Sentence Examples

  1. The gentle breeze caressed the leaves of the willow tree, gentling their rustling.
  2. The farmer gentled the steer with a soothing voice, calming its anxiety.
  3. As the sun set, the light gentled, casting a warm glow over the countryside.
  4. The mother's touch gentled her newborn's skin, bringing it comfort and security.
  5. The teacher's words gentled the heated debate, fostering a sense of understanding.
  6. The aging grandfather's voice gentled with time, filled with wisdom and kindness.
  7. The rain gentled to a soft drizzle, nourishing the parched earth.
  8. The horse gentled under the rider's experienced hand, becoming more responsive and trusting.
  9. The harsh tone gentled into a softer one as the speaker realized the impact of their words.
  10. The photographer gentled the light with a diffuser, creating a flattering and ethereal portrait.

FAQs About the word gentled

free from harshness, sternness, or violence, soft, delicate, to make calmer, soft entry 1 sense 1, soothing, not harsh, a person of gentle (see gentle entry 1 s

tamed, submissive, tame, domesticated, docile, subdued, controlled, busted, familiar,broken

unbroken,wild, uncontrolled, untamed, feral, savage,undomesticated, brute, brutal, untrained

The gentle breeze caressed the leaves of the willow tree, gentling their rustling.

The farmer gentled the steer with a soothing voice, calming its anxiety.

As the sun set, the light gentled, casting a warm glow over the countryside.

The mother's touch gentled her newborn's skin, bringing it comfort and security.