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gentle gentle[2,verb]

Main Entry: gen·tle
Pronunciation: jent-l
Function: adjective
Inflected Form(s): gen·tler /jent-lr, -l-r/; gen·tlest /jent-lst, -l-st/
1 : belonging or suitable to a family of high social rank
2 a : easily handled : DOCILE <a gentle horse> b : not harsh : MILD <gentle soap> c : not stern or rough <gentle words>
3 : ¹SOFT 1, soothing <a gentle murmur>
4 : ¹MODERATE 2a <gentle slopes>
- gen·tle·ness noun
- gent·ly /jent-l/ adverb

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