gentle

adjective B1

Meaning

"Gentle" means kind and calm, not harsh or strong.
💡 Be careful not to confuse "gentle" with "gentleman," which means a polite man.

Example Sentences

Are you always gentle when you talk to animals ?
She has a gentle voice that makes everyone feel calm .
The teacher was not gentle with the noisy students .

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