Gentle (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Belonging to or characteristic of the nobility or aristocracy; "an aristocratic family"; "aristocratic Bostonians"; "aristocratic government"; "a blue family"; "blue blood"; "the blue-blooded aristocracy"; "of gentle blood"; "patrician landholders of the American South"; "aristocratic bearing"; "aristocratic features"; "patrician tastes".
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Meaning 2
Soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe; "a gentle reprimand"; "a vein of gentle irony"; "poked gentle fun at him".
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Meaning 3
Quiet and soothing; "a gentle voice"; "a gentle nocturne".
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Meaning 4
Marked by moderate steepness; "an easy climb"; "a gentle slope".
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Meaning 5
Having or showing a kindly or tender nature; "the gentle touch of her hand"; "her gentle manner was comforting"; "a gentle sensitive nature"; "gentle blue eyes".
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Meaning 6
Easily handled or managed; "a gentle old horse, docile and obedient".
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Meaning 7
Having little impact; "an easy pat on the shoulder"; "gentle rain"; "a gentle breeze"; "a soft (or light) tapping at the window".
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