English to Frisian Meaning of gentle - gentle

Gentle :

gentle

adjective

sêft, ljocht, leech, respektfol, beskieden, gaadlik, iepen, lyts, koart, lichte, kwea, min, siik, trage, earm, hoflik, myld, swak, ienfâldich, fan goed komôf, deftige, goed, kâld, verzachten, kalm, widze, stil, bile, ferminderje, minimalisearje, brosse, rane, skaad

Gentle :: sêfteGentled :: gentledGentleness :: myldensGentles :: gentlesGentling :: gentlingUngentle :: ungentle

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Definitions of gentle in English

Verb(1) cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of(2) give a title to someone; make someone a member of the nobility(3) stroke soothingly
Adjective(1) soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe(2) having or showing a kindly or tender nature(3) quiet and soothing(4) belonging to or characteristic of the nobility or aristocracy(5) easily handled or managed(6) having little impact, or light(7) marked by moderate steepness

Examples of gentle in English

(1) It still surprised her that a part of Arlan could be so gentle and tender, that he wasn't all the hard exterior he seemed to be.(2) Mel was clambering down a gentle slope, loosening bits of rocks and soil, towards what he supposed was the Cobalt River.(3) Wandering down the gentle slope to the lake we put last week into perspective and start thinking next week will probably turn out reasonably OK.(4) The hole was about eighteen feet across and lay just over the rim of a low hill that rose in a long gentle slope from the side of our farm.(5) You can also employ gentle persuasion and subtlety to excellent effect.(6) Along the gentle slope of the mountains, the quarry stretched across an exposed cliff face.(7) Just before I pass out, strong yet gentle arms pick me up.(8) A cleanser, astringent, gentle abrasive and mild bleaching agent, baking soda is a true all-purpose beauty aid.(9) The long grass ripple like the ocean waves under the surprisingly gentle sea breeze.(10) Yet the softness of the edges of the silhouettes and the equal softness of the charcoal surfaces produce a soothing, gentle effect.(11) The first part of the hill was quite easy - a gentle slope that flattened off into a brief plateau.(12) May was a gentle person who retained a well balanced perspective on life throughout her long years.(13) These sediments accumulate to form the large, gentle slope of the continental rise.(14) The new trail rounds the curve out more, and at the same time provides a slightly more gentle slope.(15) Acceptance is the tender and gentle process of opening our hearts to others, to ourselves, and to our common ground of suffering.(16) Kind and gentle in his manner always, he spent his life caring for others and never thinking of self.

Related Phrases of gentle

(1) be gentle ::

wêze gentle

(2) gentle breeze ::

Matig

(3) gentle reminder ::

yn-it-sin-bringerke

(4) gentle giant ::

eale reus

(5) gentle wind ::

sêfte wyn

(6) gentle and soft ::

sêfte en sêft

(7) gentle and quiet ::

sêfte en stil

(8) the gentle sex ::

de eale seks

Related Phrases of gentle

(1) be gentle ::

wêze gentle

(2) gentle breeze ::

Matig

(3) gentle reminder ::

yn-it-sin-bringerke

(4) gentle giant ::

eale reus

(5) gentle wind ::

sêfte wyn

(6) gentle and soft ::

sêfte en sêft

(7) gentle and quiet ::

sêfte en stil

(8) the gentle sex ::

de eale seks

Synonyms

Adjective

1. kind ::

soart

2. light ::

ljocht

3. gradual ::

gradual

5. docile ::

docile

6. soft ::

sêft

7. easy ::

maklik

Verb

8. ennoble ::

ennoble

9. conciliate ::

conciliate

Antonyms

1. abrasive ::

abrasive

2. caustic ::

caustic

3. coarse ::

coarse

4. hard ::

hurd

5. harsh ::

wreed

6. rough ::

rûch

7. scathing ::

ferneatigjend

8. stern ::

stern

Different Forms

gentle, gentled, gentleness, gentles, gentling, ungentle

Word Example from TV Shows

Well, there's Gentle Hands over by Kirtland. I do love that location.

Breaking Bad Season 5, Episode 9

someone who's brave and GENTLE and strong...

Game of Thrones Season 1, Episode 6

I thought we were gonna be GENTLE with him.

The Big Bang Theory Season 3, Episode 1

Gentle men, rough men, ugly men, pretty men, pretty girls.

Game of Thrones Season 3, Episode 7

I don't want someone brave and GENTLE and strong. I want him!

Game of Thrones Season 1, Episode 6

Examples of gentle from TV Shows

Well, there's Gentle Hands over by Kirtland. I do love that location.

Breaking Bad Season 5, Episode 9

someone who's brave and GENTLE and strong...

Game of Thrones Season 1, Episode 6

I thought we were gonna be GENTLE with him.

The Big Bang Theory Season 3, Episode 1

Gentle men, rough men, ugly men, pretty men, pretty girls.

Game of Thrones Season 3, Episode 7

I don't want someone brave and GENTLE and strong. I want him!

Game of Thrones Season 1, Episode 6

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