Gentle Definition
gentle
adjective
- soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe; "a gentle reprimand"; "a vein of gentle irony"; "poked gentle fun at him"
- 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"
- quiet and soothing; "a gentle voice"; "a gentle nocturne"
- 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"
- easily handled or managed; "a gentle old horse, docile and obedient"
- having little impact; "an easy pat on the shoulder"; "gentle rain"; "a gentle breeze"; "a soft (or light) tapping at the window"
- marked by moderate steepness; "an easy climb"; "a gentle slope"
verb
- cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of; "She managed to mollify the angry customer"
- give a title to someone; make someone a member of the nobility
- stroke soothingly
"Gentle" in song lyrics
See how gentle is used in real songs:
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"2Mex falcon gentle"
2Mex — Falcon Gentle -
"I tap your mental and stroke the mind so gentle"
Aceyalone — A Book of Human Language -
"I hold the mic so gentle"
Aceyalone — Super Human Hip Hop Head
Words that rhyme with gentle
Usage tips for "gentle"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "gentle" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for gentle to find words that pair well.