Top synonyms for “gentle”: appease, aristocratic, aristocratical, assuage, blue, blue-blooded, conciliate, docile, and 18 more below.
Definitions
- (verb)stroke soothingly
- (verb)cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of“She managed to mollify the angry customer”
- (verb)give a title to someone; make someone a member of the nobility
- (adjective)marked by moderate steepness“an easy climb”
- (adjective)having little impact“an easy pat on the shoulder”
- (adjective)having or showing a kindly or tender nature“the gentle touch of her hand”
- (adjective)quiet and soothing“a gentle voice”
- (adjective)soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe“a gentle reprimand”
- (adjective)belonging to or characteristic of the nobility or aristocracy“an aristocratic family”
- (adjective)easily handled or managed“a gentle old horse, docile and obedient”
Definitions sourced from Princeton WordNet (BSD license).
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What is another word for "gentle"?
Common synonyms for "gentle" include appease, aristocratic, aristocratical, assuage, blue, blue-blooded. Our thesaurus lists 26 total alternatives drawn from Princeton WordNet. Click any synonym to find its rhymes.
What does "gentle" mean?
stroke soothingly
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