gentle

• يصف شخصًا أو شيئًا يتّصف باللين والرفق والهدوء في الطبع أو السلوك، ويدلّ أيضًا على ما كان خفيفًا لطيفًا غير عنيف أو حادّ.

Describes a person or thing that is mild, soft, or kind in nature or action.

1. Mild or soft in mannerA2formal

   Having a mild, kind, or tender nature; not rough or violent.

   لطيف

   • She spoke in a gentle voice to calm the child.
   • He gave her a gentle hug.
   • The nurse was very gentle with the patient.

   المرادفاتamiablebenevolentcaringcompassionatedocilekindmeekmildsoftsweettemperatetender

   الأضدادbrutalcruelfierceharshroughsternviolent

2. Not strong or intenseA2formal

   Used to describe something that is not strong, severe, or extreme.

   لطيف

   • A gentle breeze was blowing through the trees.
   • The soap is gentle enough for sensitive skin.
   • The exercise is gentle on the joints.

   المرادفاتeasylenientlightmildmoderateslightsofttemperate

   الأضدادforcefulharshheavyintensepowerfulseverestrongviolent

3. Gradual or moderateB1formal

   Slow and gradual in action or effect.

   تدريجي معتدل

   • There is a gentle slope leading to the beach.
   • The medicine provides gentle relief from pain.
   • The hill has a gentle incline, perfect for beginners.

   المرادفاتeasygradualmildmoderateslightsoft

   الأضدادabruptdrasticsharpsuddenviolent