Definition of gentle
(Entry 1 of 3)
1a
: free from harshness, sternness, or violence
used gentle persuasion
3
: moderate
His doctor recommended gentle exercise.
4a
: belonging to a family of high social station
d
: suited to a person of high social station
the gentle art of sophisticated conversation
gentle
nounDefinition of gentle (Entry 2 of 3)
: a person of gentle (see gentle entry 1 sense 4a) birth or status
gentle
verbDefinition of gentle (Entry 3 of 3)
2
: to raise from the commonalty : ennoble
: to become gentle
the wind gentled
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The first known use of gentle was in the 13th century
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