Adj
Tender and amiable; of a considerate or kindly disposition.
Stuart is a gentle man; he would never hurt you.Soft and mild rather than hard or severe.
I felt something touch my shoulder; it was gentle and a little slimy.Docile and easily managed.
We had a gentle swim in the lake.Gradual rather than steep or sudden.
The walks in this area have a gentle incline.Polite and respectful rather than rude.
He gave me a gentle reminder that we had to hurry up.Well-born; of a good family or respectable birth, though not noble.
archaic
"You are of gentle blood," she said […]
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