What does gentle mean?
Having or showing a kind and soft nature; not harsh or severe. Used to describe something that is done or said in a kind and careful way.
Example
"She spoke in a gentle voice to calm the frightened child."
Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.
Words that share this root
What's another word for gentle?
What's the opposite of gentle?
harshsevererough
Rhymes with gentle
mentalrental