Synonyms for Gentle
10 senses across 2 parts of speech, powered by WordNet 3.0.
Words related to "Gentle" (adjective) include soft.
Adjective
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
"a gentle reprimand" "a vein of gentle irony" "poked gentle fun at him"
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soft
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mild
having or showing a kindly or tender nature
"the gentle touch of her hand" "her gentle manner was comforting" "a gentle sensitive nature" "gentle blue eyes"
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kind
quiet and soothing
"a gentle voice" "a gentle nocturne"
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soft
belonging to or characteristic of the nobility or aristocracy
"an aristocratic family" "aristocratic Bostonians" "aristocratic government" "a blue family" "blue blood" "the blue-blooded aristocracy" "of gentle blood" "patrician landholders of the American South" "aristocratic bearing" "aristocratic features" "patrician tastes"
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aristocraticaristocraticalblueblue-bloodedpatrician
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noble
easily handled or managed
"a gentle old horse, docile and obedient"
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docile
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tametamed
having little impact
"an easy pat on the shoulder" "gentle rain" "a gentle breeze" "a soft (or light) tapping at the window"
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easysoft
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light
marked by moderate steepness
"an easy climb" "a gentle slope"
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easy
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gradual
Verb
cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of
"She managed to mollify the angry customer"
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pacifylenifyconciliateassuageappeasemollifyplacategruntle
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calm
give a title to someone; make someone a member of the nobility
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ennobleentitle
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baronetizelordknight
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promote
stroke soothingly
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pet
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