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gentle

The correct spelling is gentle.

How to pronounce gentle

/ˈdʒɛntl̩/
noun

IPA: /ˈdʒɛntl̩/

Say it like: Jen-tle

The correct spelling is gentle. A person of high birth. For example: "Stuart is a gentle man; he would never hurt you."

Usage Examples

Stuart is a gentle man; he would never hurt you.

I felt something touch my shoulder; it was gentle and a little slimy.

We had a gentle swim in the lake.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A person of high birth.
  2. 2.A maggot used as bait by anglers.
  3. 3.A trained falcon, or falcon-gentil.

verb

  1. 1.To become gentle
  2. 2.To ennoble
  3. 3.(animal husbandry) to break; to tame; to domesticate
  4. 4.To soothe; to calm; to make gentle.

adjective

  1. 1.Tender and amiable; of a considerate or kindly disposition.
  2. 2.Soft and mild rather than hard or severe.
  3. 3.Docile and easily managed.
  4. 4.Gradual rather than steep or sudden.
  5. 5.Polite and respectful rather than rude.

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