gentle

adjective

Compounds

In compounds

Forms

  • positive : gentle
  • comparative : gentler
  • superlative : gentlest

Senses

  • devoid of harm

gentle

verb

Forms

  • simple present : gentle
  • simple present, singular, third person : gentles
  • simple past : gentled
  • present participle : gentling
  • past participle : gentled

Senses

  • To render (a thing, esp. something negative or unpleasant) gentle, mild, or pleasant; to temper, ameliorate.

gentle

noun

Forms

Senses