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
VERBQuiet and soothing.
“a gentle voice”
“a gentle nocturne”
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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