gentle
Meaning
"Gentle" means kind and calm, not harsh or strong.
💡 Be careful not to confuse "gentle" with "gentleman," which means a polite man.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
Anna
walks
to
the
small
park
every
morning
to
feed
the
birds
.
She
carries
a
bag
of
seeds
and
speaks
in
a
gentle
voice
to
the
birds
so
they
are
not
scared
.
A
few
children
often
come
to
watch
,
and
Anna
shows
them
how
to
drop
the
seed
carefully
.
If
it
rains
,
she
waits
under
a
tree
until
the
rain
stops
and
then
goes
home
.
Her
simple
routine
makes
her
feel
calm
before
a
busy
day
.
Common Phrases
gentle touch
gentle voice
gentle breeze
Synonyms
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