Word
Gentle
How many syllables?
2 Syllables
How it's divided?
gen-tle
Definition
- superl. - Well-born; of a good family or respectable birth,
though not noble.
- superl. - Quiet and refined in manners; not rough, harsh, or
stern; mild; meek; bland; amiable; tender; as, a gentle nature, temper,
or disposition; a gentle manner; a gentle address; a gentle voice.
- superl. - A compellative of respect, consideration, or
conciliation; as, gentle reader.
- superl. - Not wild, turbulent, or refractory; quiet and docile;
tame; peaceable; as, a gentle horse.
- superl. - Soft; not violent or rough; not strong, loud, or
disturbing; easy; soothing; pacific; as, a gentle touch; a gentle
gallop .
- n. - One well born; a gentleman.
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