Gentle giant Meaning in English
expression
ˈdʒɛnəɫ/, /ˈdʒɛntəɫ/ /ˈdʒaɪənt
JEN-tl JAI-uhnt
dʒˈɛntəl/ /dʒˈaɪənt
JEN-tuhl JAI-uhnt
Definition
A 'gentle giant' is someone or something that is physically large or strong but has a kind, caring, and gentle nature.
Usage & Nuances
Usually informal and affectionate; often describes big people or large animals with unexpectedly soft behavior. Can refer to both humans and animals. Avoid using for small or aggressive individuals.
Spanish: gigante amablePortuguese (BR): gigante gentilPortuguese (PT): gigante gentilChinese (Simplified): 温柔的巨人Chinese (Traditional): 溫柔的巨人Hindi: मुलायम विशालकायArabic: العملاق اللطيفBengali: নরম দৈত্যRussian: добрый великанJapanese: 優しい巨人Vietnamese: người khổng lồ hiền lànhKorean: 온순한 거인Turkish: nazik devUrdu: نرْم دیوIndonesian: raksasa yang lembut
Example Sentences
My uncle is a gentle giant who loves kids.
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The Saint Bernard is known as a gentle giant among dogs.
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Everyone calls Mr. Lee the gentle giant at work.
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Don’t be scared—he looks tough but he’s really a gentle giant.
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Their dog looks huge, but he’s a total gentle giant.
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People often forget that sumo wrestlers can be gentle giants off the ring.
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