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What is another word for Gentle? – 187 Gentle Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    mild soft kind tender compassionate sensitive considerate thoughtful polite courteous refined gracious benevolent lenient merciful calm peaceful serene quiet still delicate dainty subtle nuanced restrained moderate temperate sober gentle affable genial warm friendly approachable accessible amiable agreeable pleasant charming winsome sweet endearing.

    Meaning of Gentle

    According to the Oxford English Dictionary, "gentle" refers to a person's nature or behavior, characterized by kindness, consideration, and a soft or moderate quality.

    Definitions

    • Merriam-Webster defines "gentle" as being free from harshness, violence, or severity, and having or showing a kind and careful attitude.
    • Cambridge Dictionary describes "gentle" as being kind, careful, and soft in manner or effect.

    Example Uses

    • The nurse was very gentle when handling the newborn baby, making sure not to startle her.
    • He had a gentle voice that put everyone at ease during the meeting.
    • The gentle breeze on the beach made it a perfect day for a picnic.
    • The teacher's gentle approach to discipline helped the students feel more comfortable in class.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    harsh rough violent severe fierce intense extreme brutal savage cruel heartless merciless ruthless callous inconsiderate thoughtless impolite coarse crude blunt abrasive gruff sharp loud boisterous rowdy turbulent aggressive confrontational belligerent pugnacious.

    Related Nouns

    compassion kindness tenderness sensitivity consideration thoughtfulness courtesy refinement graciousness benevolence leniency mercy calmness peacefulness serenity quietness stillness delicacy subtlety nuance restraint moderation temperance sobriety gentleness affability geniality warmth friendliness approachability accessibility amiability agreeability pleasantness charm winsomeness sweetness endearment.

    Related Verbs

    soothe calm comfort reassure pacify mollify alleviate mitigate soften temper moderate restrain gentle handle treat care nurture pamper coddle indulge spoil coax persuade influence calm quiet still hush silence mute subdue tame domesticated.

    Related Adjectives

    kind considerate thoughtful polite courteous refined gracious benevolent lenient merciful calm peaceful serene quiet still delicate subtle nuanced restrained moderate temperate sober gentle affable genial warm friendly approachable accessible amiable agreeable pleasant charming winsome sweet endearing soothing comforting reassuring pacifying mollifying alleviating mitigating.