gentle

Example Sentences

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But the scene’s highlight is the song that plays in the background, airy, gentle and simple.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

It adds gentle richness and, crucially, a plush but defined crumb — one that feels almost cushioned, yet precise.

From Salon • Mar. 31, 2026

In contrast to earlier studies that relied on powerful laser pulses to generate these states, the Dresden team found that gentle stimulation using magnetic waves is enough.

From Science Daily • Mar. 27, 2026

As truth-telling victims, mezzo Michelle Mariposa was staunch and gentle as Rebecca Nurse while Nicholas Huff brought a vigorous, exciting tenor to Giles Corey.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

She had been spinning wool into a gentle shade of lavender, but as she spoke, the color deepened to a violent purple.

From "Rump: The (Fairly) True Story of Rumpelstilskin" by Liesl Shurtliff