gentle

/dʒɛntəl/ adjectiveverb
6 letters2 syllables7 points in Scrabble®10 points in WWF®
DEFINITIONS10
ADJECTIVE
1

Marked by moderate steepness.

“a gentle slope”

2

Having little impact.

“gentle rain”

“a gentle breeze”

3

Belonging to or characteristic of the nobility or aristocracy.

“of gentle blood”

4

Easily handled or managed.

“a gentle old horse, docile and obedient”

5

Soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe.

“a gentle reprimand”

“a vein of gentle irony”

6

Having or showing a kindly or tender nature.

“the gentle touch of her hand”

“her gentle manner was comforting”

7

Quiet and soothing.

“a gentle voice”

“a gentle nocturne”

VERB
1

Stroke soothingly.

2

Give a title to someone; make someone a member of the nobility.

3

Cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of.

WORD FORMS
Related formgentleness
Related formgentility
GAME SCORES
Scrabble®7 points
Words With Friends®10 points
Double word14 points
Triple word21 points
GOOD TO KNOW
Pig Latinentlegay
Starts & ends withG … E
Syllablesgen · tle
SYNONYMS & RELATED27
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