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gen·tle <-er, -est [or more gentle, most gentle]> [ˈʤentl̩] ADJ
1. gentle:
gentle (tender)
gentle (considerate)
to be as gentle as a lamb
to be as gentle as a lamb
gentle touch
gentle words
to be gentle with sb
2. gentle (subtle):
gentle
gentle hint
gentle humour
gentle persuasion
gentle reminder
3. gentle (moderate):
gentle
a gentle breeze
gentle exercise
gentle motion
a gentle slope
4. gentle old (high-born):
gentle
gentle
to be of gentle birth
gentle reader liter hum
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gentle ADJ
gentle
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