Gentle | Mean of gentle in English Dictionary

/ˈʤɛntl̟/

• having or showing a kind and quiet nature
1. a very gentle man/dog
2. a dog that is gentle with children
3. Your mother has a gentle manner/voice/smile.
4. gentle eyes
5. a gentle sense of humor
6. a gentle giant [=a large but gentle person or animal]
• not hard or forceful
1. a gentle rain/breeze/wind
2. gentle movements
3. a gentle push
4. Apply gentle [=soft] pressure to the area.
5. I heard a gentle knock at the door.
• not strong or harsh in effect or quality
1. a gentle soap = a soap that is gentle on the skin
2. It's a delicate problem that requires gentle handling/treatment.
3. The job requires a gentle touch.
4. The cold snap was a gentle reminder that winter was coming.
5. gentle flavors

• not steep or sharp
1. a gentle slope/hill
2. a gentle curve