CEFR A2

gentle

adjective

Meaning

Kind, soft, and careful in how you act or speak.

Examples

She has a very gentle way of talking to children.
He gave the injured bird a gentle touch.

Synonyms: mild, kind, tender, benevolent

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gentle (A2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈdʒɛntəl/

Definition

Kind, soft, and careful in how you act or speak.

Examples

She has a very gentle way of talking to children.
He gave the injured bird a gentle touch.
The wind was gentle and warm.

How to Use gentle

gentle with (prepositional phrase): Behaving kindly or carefully towards someone or something. — "Please be gentle with the old books."

Synonyms of gentle

Words with a similar meaning to gentle:

mild
kind
tender
benevolent

Antonyms of gentle

Words with the opposite meaning to gentle:

harsh
rough

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