gentle

Everyday

1. Gentle means kind and careful, not rough or violent. tree →
2. Gentle means soft or light, not strong, like a gentle breeze. tree →
3. A gentle slope or hill is not steep. tree →
4. Gentle sounds or words are quiet and calm. tree →
5. A gentlewoman is a woman of good family, a polite word for a lady. tree →

In the lessons

In pet care and kindness lessons, be gentle with animals, babies and younger children: hold softly, speak quietly, never squeeze or pull. In science and geography, a gentle slope rises slowly. In stories, a gentle giant is big but kind. Phrases: be gentle with, a gentle breeze, a gentle slope, gentle giant, gentle reminder.

Examples

• Be gentle with the kitten. tree →
• A gentle breeze moved the curtains. tree →
• She gave me a gentle push on the swing. tree →
• The path went up a gentle slope. tree →
• He has a gentle voice. tree →
• Grandma is kind and gentle. tree →
• The elephant was a gentle giant. tree →
• "His name is Walter Raleigh," said the gentle-woman. tree →

Note

Adverb: gently (stroke the dog gently). Opposite: rough. "Gentle" does not mean weak; being gentle often takes self-control. Not to be confused with "gentleman" though they are related.