gentle

[ˈdʒentl]

Definition:
1. Calm and kind; doing things in a quiet and careful way.
2. Soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe.
3. Having or showing a kindly or tender nature.
4. Quiet and soothing.

Use 'gentle' in a sentence:

1. She gave me a gentle nudge in the ribs to tell me to shut up.
2. It was too hot even for a gentle stroll.
3. He began to talk in his most gentle and avuncular manner.
4. The patient seemed like a gentle and humble man.
5. Nicky roused her with a gentle nudge.
6. Andy was a humble, courteous and gentle man.
7. Cook for 30 minutes over a gentle heat.
8. He was a very gentle boy at heart.
9. After a little gentle persuasion, he agreed to come.
10. Miss Purity is gentle and humorous.
11. The gentlest of her caresses would contort his already tense body.
12. He was a gentle, soft-spoken intelligent man.
13. There were two passes over 13,000 feet but the slopes were gentle.
14. At first, he was very gentle with the bird.
15. My mother is a kind and gentle woman.
16. The King added, with the same gentle simplicity, "Dost thou doubt me?"
17. Under their gentle ministrations he found peace and learned a degree of patience.
18. Let's start off with some gentle exercises.
19. These men are gentle.
20. His voice was deep but gentle, almost sensuous.
21. Place the omelette under a gentle grill until the top is set.
22. Pink says that you are soft and gentle.
23. His gentle manner and honeyed tones reassured Andrew.
24. This soap is very gentle on the hands.
25. My son was a quiet and gentle man who liked sports and enjoyed life.
26. Cook over a gentle heat.
27. She was the gentlest of nurses.
28. He looks scary but he's really a gentle giant.
29. Be gentle with her!
30. Andrew's teachers described him as gentle, shy and active.
31. At first he was very gentle with the bird.
32. She agreed to come, after a little gentle persuasion.
33. The blustery winds of spring had dropped to a gentle breeze.
34. He lived in a gentler age than ours.
35. We went for a gentle stroll.
36. Children's books often depict farmyard animals as gentle, lovable creatures.
37. He is a lovely boy, very gentle and caring.
38. She observed the gentle movement of his chest as he breathed.
39. Acupuncture treatment is gentle, painless, and relaxing.
40. He was a gentle, soft-spoken, intelligent man.
41. She gave him a gentle push.
42. The gentle touch of his hand on her shoulder made her jump.
43. Acupuncture treatment is gentle, painless, and, invariably, most relaxing.
44. These poems reveal her gentle side.
45. A gentle form of exercise will increase your ability to relax.
46. Parenting behavior, that sounds so gentle and caring.