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gentle
adjective as in having a mild or kind nature
Strongest matches
affable, amiable, benign, compassionate, considerate, genial, humane, mellow, moderate, placid, pleasant, quiet, soft, tame, tender
Strong matches
cultivated, disciplined, domesticated, pleasing, taught, trained
Weak matches
agreeable, biddable, bland, cool, docile, dove-like, easy, kindly, laid back, lenient, manageable, meek, merciful, pacific, peaceful, pliable, softhearted, sweet-tempered, sympathetic, temperate, tractable, warmhearted
adjective as in mild, temperate in effect on senses
Example Sentences
She described him as "kind, polite and gentle".
Though the film opens with the violence of an MMA match, it ends on a much gentler note.
"We used to see him around the neighbourhood and he would stop and chat, he was a very gentle, nice man."
She’s trying to be gentle and is clearly concerned about the optics, but it makes it harder for you to understand what actually is happening.
Surrounded by stunning architecture and the gentle breeze, you can watch other boats drift by while enjoying your own adventure.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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