Brazilian Portugese Meaning of gentle

gentil

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Definitions and Meaning of gentle in English

Wordnet

gentle (v)

cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of

give a title to someone; make someone a member of the nobility

stroke soothingly

Wordnet

gentle (s)

soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe

having or showing a kindly or tender nature

quiet and soothing

belonging to or characteristic of the nobility or aristocracy

easily handled or managed

having little impact

marked by moderate steepness

Webster

gentle (superl.)

Well-born; of a good family or respectable birth, though not noble.

Quiet and refined in manners; not rough, harsh, or stern; mild; meek; bland; amiable; tender; as, a gentle nature, temper, or disposition; a gentle manner; a gentle address; a gentle voice.

A compellative of respect, consideration, or conciliation; as, gentle reader.

Not wild, turbulent, or refractory; quiet and docile; tame; peaceable; as, a gentle horse.

Soft; not violent or rough; not strong, loud, or disturbing; easy; soothing; pacific; as, a gentle touch; a gentle gallop .

Webster

gentle (n.)

One well born; a gentleman.

A trained falcon. See Falcon-gentil.

A dipterous larva used as fish bait.

Webster

gentle (v. t.)

To make genteel; to raise from the vulgar; to ennoble.

To make smooth, cozy, or agreeable.

To make kind and docile, as a horse.

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