gentle
word
/ˈdʒɛnəɫ/
JEN-tuhl
/dʒˈɛntəl/
JEN-tuhl
Definition
Kind, calm, and not rough or harsh. It can describe a person, a touch, a voice, weather, or any action that is soft and careful.
Usage & Nuances
Common collocations include 'gentle touch', 'gentle voice', 'gentle smile', and 'gentle rain'. For people, it suggests kindness and calmness; for physical things, it means soft or not strong. Do not confuse it with 'weak'—something gentle can still be effective.
Spanish: suave - amable - delicadoPortuguese (BR): gentil - suave - delicadoPortuguese (PT): meigo - suave - delicadoChinese (Simplified): 温柔的 - 轻柔的 - 和缓的Chinese (Traditional): 溫柔的 - 輕柔的 - 和緩的Hindi: कोमल - नम्र - सौम्यArabic: لطيف - رقيق - هادئBengali: নরম - মৃদু - ভদ্রRussian: нежный - мягкий - ласковыйJapanese: 優しい - 穏やかなVietnamese: nhẹ nhàng - dịu dàngKorean: 부드러운 - 온화한Turkish: nazik - yumuşakUrdu: نرم - ملائم - مہربانIndonesian: lembut - ramah
Example Sentences
She has a gentle voice.
basic
Be gentle with the baby.
basic
A gentle rain started in the afternoon.
basic
He gave the dog a gentle pat on the head.
natural
Try to use a gentle tone when you talk to her.
natural
The soap is gentle enough for sensitive skin.
natural