Gentle

Pronunciation: /dʒɛntəl/

Definitions of gentle

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun, in this case 'gentle' describes a person or thing that is kind, mild, or calm

Example Sentences

A1 She has a gentle smile that lights up the room.

A2 The gentle breeze rustled the leaves in the trees.

B1 The therapist used a gentle approach to help the patient open up.

B2 The horse responded well to the rider's gentle commands.

C1 The artist's gentle brush strokes created a masterpiece.

C2 The conductor led the orchestra with a gentle hand, eliciting a beautiful performance.

Examples of gentle in a Sentence

formal The doctor used a gentle touch when examining the patient.

informal She gave the puppy a gentle pat on the head.

slang He's such a gentle giant, always looking out for others.

figurative Her words were like a gentle breeze, calming everyone in the room.

Grammatical Forms of gentle

• past tense: gentled
• plural: gentles
• comparative: gentler
• superlative: gentlest
• present tense: gentle
• future tense: will gentle
• perfect tense: has gentled
• continuous tense: is gentling
• singular: gentle
• positive degree: gentle
• infinitive: to gentle
• gerund: gentling
• participle: gentling

Origin and Evolution of gentle

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'gentle' originated from the Latin word 'gentilis' which means belonging to the same family or clan.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'gentle' evolved to also mean kind, polite, or mild in manner. It is often used to describe someone who is considerate and well-mannered.