gentle
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
"The gentle humour is all part of this show's charm," she wrote.
From BBC • Jun. 30, 2026
The visitor descends a long gentle incline, passing a wall of polished black granite that records the names of the 58,000 American soldiers who died in that war.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 27, 2026
But first, a gentle warning: Your brother could sell his share to a third party.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 24, 2026
With a tousle of wavy hair, a full beard and a gentle air about him, Sarnoski does not exactly fit into the emerging crop of 20-something filmmakers now taking over Hollywood.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 18, 2026
The doctor’s voice is gentle, but Joey and Renato both understand the gravity of her diagnosis.
From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly
Vocabulary lists containing gentle
"Macbeth" Vocabulary from Act IV
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
Beowulf vocabulary
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
Positive Words to Describe People, List 1
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
