How to Use gentle in a Sentence

gentle

adjective

• I heard a gentle knock at the door.
• The job requires a gentle touch.
• The cold snap was a gentle reminder that winter was coming.
• Your mother has a gentle manner.
• It's a delicate problem that requires gentle handling.
• There have been gentle nudges over the years, so this was a big moment.
  — Jacqueline Weiss, Peoplemag, 2 Dec. 2023
• Still, Krieger tries to be gentle with herself when the mom guilt creeps in.
  — Rachel Wilkerson Miller, SELF, 23 Jan. 2024
• Clean the skin around the eyes twice daily with a gentle, non-soap cleanser like Cetaphil.
  — Johnstone M. Kim, Verywell Health, 16 Dec. 2023
• Just toss them in the machine on a gentle cycle to wash.
  — Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 8 June 2023
• Made from soft satin, the pajamas feel like a gentle hug on the skin.
  — Theresa Johnson, Rolling Stone, 10 Nov. 2023
• Day leaned over the partition and placed a gentle kiss on his mom’s cheek.
  — Lana Ferguson, Dallas News, 24 May 2023
• After the bleeding stops, be gentle with your nose for a few days.
  — Beth Krietsch, SELF, 15 Nov. 2023
• But all that followed was a gentle pop, like the bursting of a tiny balloon.
  — Hazlitt, 24 Jan. 2024
• The gentle, warm sound of the band immediately rang through the venue.
  — Billboard Japan, Billboard, 17 Nov. 2023
• Taurus April 20-May 20 There's a gentle hum in the air, quickening your pulse and drive.
  — Tarot Astrologers, Chicago Tribune, 27 June 2023
• It’s amplified in the tree boughs and joined by gentle insect songs.
  — Ryan Ballogg, Miami Herald, 29 Feb. 2024
• Take the gentle Canyon Trail past the Rope-de-Dope climbing area and on up to the rim for spectacular canyon views.
  — Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 26 May 2023
• Atlas' new hands look a lot more gentle than The Clamps, with each sporting a set of three fingers with two joints.
  — Ron Amadeo, Ars Technica, 6 Feb. 2024
• The rug can be machine-washed on the gentle cycle or washed off with a damp cloth, making cleaning a breeze.
  — Toni Sutton, Peoplemag, 24 Jan. 2024
• This set feels soft and gentle against the skin rather than cause irritation.
  — Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 1 Dec. 2023
• With her long, brunette hair styled with a gentle wave, Holmes wore her boho new fringe parted in the middle.
  — Hannah Coates, Vogue, 24 Oct. 2023
• Wash your face for 30 seconds to two minutes with a gentle face cleanser to remove oils from your skin.
  — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 5 Aug. 2023
• Even with a gentle rain, the garden held its own with its colorful mix of plants and flowers.
  — Linda Gandee, cleveland, 11 Sep. 2023
• Swim in the warm, gentle waters of the Gulf; go parasailing; spot dolphins on a cruise; or dine on the fresh catch of the day at one of many restaurants.
  — Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 10 July 2023
• To clean, just throw in the washing machine on the gentle cycle with cold water and tumble dry on low.
  — Nicola Fumo, Peoplemag, 19 June 2023
• Pack a gentle calming cream that counters some of that post-sun redness.
  — Kelsey Stiegman, seventeen.com, 9 June 2023
• The remainder of the week could include a daily 30-minute walk or gentle yoga.
  — Andi Breitowich, Women's Health, 31 Aug. 2023
• This is a tactile book, but its sensations skew smooth and gentle.
  — Jackson Arn, The New Yorker, 7 Aug. 2023
• Just remember to be gentle and patient, and try not to get all heated up.
  — Alyssa Girdwain, Women's Health, 6 June 2023
• To clean, machine wash the duvet with cold water on a gentle cycle, and then tumble dry it on low.
  — Rachel Dube, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 June 2023

Last Updated: 5 May 2024